What is hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
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Progressive hardening of the arteries due to long standing hypertension. In this case cardiovascular arteries are hardened, compromising blood flow to the heart muscle and tissue. complications include Angnia Pectoris, MI (Heart Attack) and Heart faliure.
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Yes, it possibly could be cured.  To cure the Atherosclerosis requires the removal of the plaque from all of the arteries. Then it is necessary to cure the Hyperinsulinemia that is a precipating cause of Atherosclerosis, because if not cured it can lead to a relapse.   Though to date medicine is not able to do either of these so I guess there is a cure but has never been done.
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I think it is heart disease .
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From emedicine:  Scleroderma is a systemic disease that affects many organ systems. It is most obvious in the skin; however, the gastrointestinal tract, the respiratory, renal, cardiovascular, and genitourinary systems, as well as numerous vascular structures, are involved frequently. The symptoms result from progressive tissue fibrosis and occlusion of the microvasculature by excessive production and deposition of types I and III collagens. Other macromolecules found in the connective tissue (eg, glycosaminoglycans, tenascin, fibronectin) also are increased. The vascular alterations show a predilection for affecting the small arteries, arterioles, and capillaries. The small vessel cytoskeleton is affected by structural defects that lead to collapse. Next, the tight junctions become altered and are no longer functional, allowing the endothelium to slip into the vessel lumen.\n\nFrom webmd:  Scleroderma (pronounced SKLEER-oh-der-ma) is Greek for hard skin. It's classified as both a connective-tissue disorder and a rheumatic condition. In scleroderma, the skin gradually tightens and thickens or hardens. It loses its ability to stretch. Tiny blood vessels throughout the body also may be affected, causing widespread damage to the internal organs.
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Hypertension means high blood pressure. This generally means:\n\nSystolic blood pressure is consistently over 140 (systolic is the "top" number of your blood pressure measurement, which represents the pressure generated when the heart beats)\nDiastolic blood pressure is consistently over 90 (diastolic is the "bottom" number of your blood pressure measurement, which represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart is at rest)\nEither or both of these numbers may be too high.\n\nBlood pressure is determined by the amount of blood pumped by the heart, and the size and condition of the arteries. Many other factors can affect blood pressure, including volume of water in the body; salt content of the body; condition of the kidneys, nervous system, or blood vessels; and levels of various hormones in the body.\n\nEssential hypertension has no identifiable cause. It may be caused by genetics, environmental factors, or even diet, such as how much salt you use.\n\n"Secondary" hypertension is high blood pressure caused by another disorder. This may include:\n\nadrenal gland tumors\nCushing's syndrome\nkidney disorders\nglomerulonephritis (inflammation of kidneys)\nrenal vascular obstruction or narrowing\nrenal failure\nuse of medications, drugs, or other chemicals\noral contraceptives\nhemolytic-uremic syndrome\nHenoch-Schonlein purpura\nperiarteritis nodosa\nradiation enteritis\nretroperitoneal fibrosis\nWilms' tumor
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A regular exercise regimen, controlled salt intake, using low sodium salt, a sensible diet and medication as prescribed by your Doc, are much better ways to control high BP
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Hypertension can multi-system effects. It is a risk factor for stroke and heart disease. Hypertension can increase the workload that the heart has to pump against, the heart overtime can develop what health care professionals call left ventricular hypertrophy (the left ventricle of the heart becomes overly thickened) which can lead to heart failure. Patients with heart failure will present with shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling of the legs, chest  pain etc due to the heart's inability to pump adequate amounts of oxygenated blood to meet the the body's physiological needs. \n\nHypertension is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease and stroke which can be controlled with lifestyle modification such as diet and exercise, medications and proper care of a trained healthcare professional.  Hope this helps.
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Plz read n learn\n\nhttp://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=What+are+the+different+effects+of+high+blood+pressure+and+other+cardiovascular+diseases&btnG=Search&meta=
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High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is, simply, elevated pressure of the blood in the arteries. Hypertension results from two major factors, which can be present independently or together:\n\n    * The heart pumps blood with excessive force.\n\n    * The body's smaller blood vessels (known as the arterioles) narrow, so that blood flow exerts more pressure against the vessels' walls.
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It's cool;\n\nDystrophic calcification is the mineralization of soft tissue without a systemic mineral imbalance. This occurs as a reaction to tissue damage, including as a consequence of medical device implantation.
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Barrett's esophagus has no relation to heart disease. You should be under the care of a gastroenterologist (GI).\n\nHypertension (high BP) IS related to heart disease, and many other things. Your family doctor should manage this.
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I would accept what lovebug have stated, but there is another condition added to be predominant cause for ACS is Atherosclerotic plaque.\n\nST elevation is in myocardial infarction, \nST depression in myocardial ischemia\n\n\nAcute : Short period of time (few days)  \nCoronary: Vessels of the Heart\nSyndrome: Multiple etiology associated with the condition
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Increased BP can put stress on you arteries, veins, and organs.  Increased BP can lead to kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, etc.  A good way to keep your BP down is to exercise regularly and eat right.
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You posted this question here so obviously you are looking for diet and nutrition solutions.  Congratulations to making efforts to improving your health.  The good news is - hypertension can be managed by diet.  This is a general answer I usually offer to my patients with the same question....\n\nIn general, a diet that emphasizes fruits & vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy appears effective in shaving points off a blood pressure reading. In particular, shedding pounds, cutting down on sodium, boosting potassium intake and limiting alcohol are all proven ways to help control blood pressure.\n\nFor more details on diet solutions, go to the DASH diet link at the bottom of the page listed below.\n\nTake Care :-)
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The cause is of paramount concern.\n\nIf new, and from acute coronary disease, then there are great treatment options.  Stenting at your grandfather's age would be a solid option, if multiple vessel disease, may require coronary artery bypass grafting (cabg, we say cabbage).\n\nIf from prolonged hypertension... viral disease... prolonged alcohol abuse... others.. then his heart muscle may be unrecoverable, and he's in bad shape.  Medications to reduce symptoms and increase function work, but ultimately limited by the amount of living/functioning tissue, and more complex things like exactly "how" that tissue is working.\n\nIf from dead tissue due to prior heart attack, more radical surgeries are possible... you'd need an absolute expert, look to a university setting if this is the case.\n\nIf no surgical options, and there is a vast amount of tissue dead or useless... his mortality is in the months (could be days, hours, is he in the ICU?, sorry to scare you).  Transplant can do amazing things if an organ is available, he's sick enough to get the organ, but well enought to survive....\n\nIf he's walking, and just has a cough, and swelling in the legs; with weight loss, excercise, lots of medications, he can nearly restore his mortality to normal (depending on co-existing conditions).
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A healthy diet is important to keep atherosclerosis from getting worse.\n\nA program of daily walking for short periods, and stopping for pain or cramping, may help improve function. You MUST stop smoking.\n\nAvoid placing hot or cold items on legs. Avoid tight shoes.
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Basically, it's plaque buildup in your aorta.  Atheromas can cause embolisms, stroke, etc.