What Is an Aneurysm?
3. Atherosclerotic Disease
Aneurysms can also be caused by atherosclerotic disease. This is a condition where fatty substances and cells accumulate and harden on the walls of the blood vessels. This is known as plaque, and it can cause some potentially serious health problems for the patient at some point in the future.
As the plaque accumulates, it can cause the blood vessels to become narrower than usual, impeding the flow of blood. Plaques can sometimes be torn away from the wall, and this can result in dangerous blood clots. It can also weaken the walls of the blood vessel, potentially resulting in an aneurysm.
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