Symptoms of Atherosclerosis
Symptoms of Atherosclerosis
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Atherosclerosis includes the 20
symptoms listed below:
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Hypertension
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Hypertension
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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Hypertension:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Hypertension usually doesn’t produce clinical effects until vascular changes in the heart, brain, or kidneys occur. Severely elevated blood pressure damages the intima of small vessels, resulting in fibrin accumulation in the vessels, development of local edema and, possibly, intravascular clotting. Symptoms produced by this process depend on the location of the damaged vessels:
❑ brain — stroke
❑ retina — blindness
❑ heart — myocardial infarction
❑ kidneys — proteinuria, edema and, eventually, renal failure.
Hypertension increases the heart’s workload, causing left ventricular hypertrophy and, later, left- and right-sided heart failure and pulmonary edema.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Pregnancy-induced hypertension:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Mild preeclampsia generally produces the following clinical effects: hypertension, proteinuria (less than 5 g/24 hours), generalized edema, and sudden weight gain of more than 3 lb (1.4 kg) per week during the second trimester or more than 1 lb (0.5 kg) a week during the third trimester.
Severe preeclampsia is marked by increased hypertension and proteinuria, eventually leading to the development of oliguria. Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (the HELLP syndrome) is a severe variant. Other symptoms that may indicate worsening preeclampsia include blurred vision due to retinal arteriolar spasms, epigastric pain or heartburn, and severe frontal headache.
In eclampsia, all the clinical manifestations of preeclampsia are magnified and are associated with seizures and, possibly, coma, premature labor, stillbirth, renal failure, and hepatic damage.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Hypertensive crisis:
Signs and Symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Hypertension, papilledema, retinal hemorrhages and exudate, severe headache, vomiting, vision disturbances, transient paralysis, seizures, stupor, coma
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Pulmonary hypertension:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Most patients complain of increasing dyspnea on exertion, weakness, syncope, and fatigability. Many also show signs of right-sided heart failure, including peripheral edema, ascites, jugular vein distention, and hepatomegaly. Other clinical effects vary with the underlying disorder.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Renovascular hypertension:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
In addition to elevated systemic blood pressure, renovascular hypertension usually produces symptoms common to hypertensive states, such as headache, palpitations, tachycardia, anxiety, light-headedness, decreased tolerance of temperature extremes, retinopathy, and mental sluggishness. Significant complications include heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke and, occasionally, renal failure.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Typical clinical features of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy include distended jugular veins, diastolic murmurs, moist basilar pulmonary crackles, cardiac enlargement (discernible on percussion or as a cardiac shadow on chest X-ray), and cardiac arrhythmias (other than sinus or paroxysmal atrial tachycardia). Other characteristic abnormalities may include cyanosis, pericardial friction rub, pulse delay, and pulsus alternans.
Decompensation may develop suddenly or gradually, with persistent crackles at the lung bases. As it progresses, edema, increasing dyspnea on exertion, palpitations, a smothering sensation, and hemoptysis may occur.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Hypertension:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Hypertension usually doesn’t produce clinical effects until vascular changes in the heart, brain, or kidneys occur. Highly elevated blood pressure damages the intima of small vessels, resulting in fibrin accumulation in the vessels, development of local edema and, possibly, intravascular clotting.
Symptoms produced by this process depend on the location of the damaged vessels:
❑ brain: stroke
❑ retina: blindness
❑ heart: MI
❑ kidneys: proteinuria, edema and, eventually, renal failure.
Hypertension increases the heart’s workload, causing left ventricular hypertrophy and, later, left- and right-sided heart failure, and pulmonary edema.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Arterial occlusive disease:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Evidence of this disease varies widely, according to the occlusion site. (See Clinical features of arterial occlusive disease.)
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Hypertension, pregnancy-induced:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
❑ Mild preeclampsia generally produces the following signs: hypertension, proteinuria, generalized edema, and a sudden weight gain of more than 3 lb (1.4 kg) a week during the second trimester or more than 1 lb (0.5 kg) a week during the third trimester.
❑ Severe preeclampsia is marked by increased hypertension and proteinuria, which eventually lead to the development of oliguria. Hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels, and a low platelet count (the HELLP syndrome) is commonly severe.
Clinical tip A daughter whose mother had toxemia is at high risk for developing HELLP syndrome with a new pregnancy.
Other symptoms that indicate worsening preeclampsia include blurred vision due to retinal arteriolar spasms, epigastric pain or heartburn, irritability, emotional tension, and severe frontal headache.
❑ In eclampsia, all the clinical manifestations of preeclampsia are magnified and associated with seizures and possibly coma, premature labor, stillbirth, renal failure, and liver damage.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Pulmonary hypertension:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Most patients complain of increasing dyspnea on exertion, weakness, syncope, and fatigability. Many also show signs of right-sided heart failure, including peripheral edema, ascites, jugular vein distention, and hepato-megaly. Other clinical features vary according to the underlying disorder.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Typical signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease in pregnancy include neck vein distention, diastolic murmurs, moist basilar pulmonary crackles, cardiac enlargement (discernible on percussion or as a cardiac shadow on a chest X-ray), and cardiac arrhythmias (other than sinus or paroxysmal atrial tachycardia). Other characteristic abnormalities include cyanosis, pericardial friction rub, pulse delay, and alternating pulse.
Clinical tip Mitral valve prolapse is most common. Its accompanying signs and symptoms include rapid heart rate, palpitations, and mitral insufficiency or murmur. Echocardiography confirms the condition.
Decompensation may develop suddenly or gradually, with persistent crackles at the lung bases. As it progresses, edema, increasing exertional dyspnea, palpitations, a smothering sensation, and hemoptysis may occur.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Atherosclerosis:
There are usually no symptoms until one or more arteries are so clogged
with plaque that blood flow is severely reduced. This reduced flow of
blood and oxygen to some part of the body (such as the heart) is called
ischemia and may cause pain or discomfort. Some people have no
symptoms until a blood clot forms, completely blocks an already narrowed
artery, and causes a heart attack or stroke.
The symptoms you have depend on which arteries are badly clogged and
what part of the body is affected by the reduced flow of blood.
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If arteries taking blood to your heart muscle are
affected, you have coronary artery disease (CAD). You may have
chest pain called angina that happens when you exert yourself
and goes away when you rest. You could also have a heart attack.
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If arteries taking blood to your brain are affected, you
have cerebrovascular disease. You could have a transient
ischemic attack (TIA) or a stroke.
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If arteries taking blood to your legs are affected, you
have peripheral arterial disease (PAD). You may have pain in
the calf or thigh muscle called intermittent claudication that
happens when you walk. This kind of pain goes away when you stop and
rest.
All of these conditions are serious and should not be ignored. Arteries
taking blood to the intestines, the kidneys, or other organs can also
become clogged by plaque. This can sometimes lead to a medical emergency
similar to a heart attack or stroke. Atherosclerosis can also cause
erectile dysfunction in men. (Source: excerpt from ATHEROSCLEROSIS: NWHIC)
Atherosclerosis as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Atherosclerosis, it is also important to consider Atherosclerosis as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Atherosclerosis may cause:
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Atherosclerosis as a symptom:
For a more detailed analysis of Atherosclerosis as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Atherosclerosis.
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The symptom information on this page
attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Atherosclerosis.
This signs and symptoms information for Atherosclerosis has been gathered from various sources,
may not be fully accurate,
and may not be the full list of Atherosclerosis signs or Atherosclerosis symptoms.
Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Atherosclerosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Atherosclerosis symptoms.
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