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来源：医学英语读读吧  【Atherosclerosis 动脉粥样硬化】 【译文】动脉粥样硬化指动脉内斑块沉积所致的疾病。粥样斑块是一种粘稠物质，由来自血液中的脂肪、胆固醇、钙等物质组成。随时间推移，斑块引起动脉变硬和变窄。这样会限制动脉血全身输送。动脉粥样硬化会导致严重的问题，包括冠心病、颈动脉狭窄、外周动脉疾病。 【原文】Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. That limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your body. Atherosclerosis can lead to serious problems, including
【医学英语延伸阅读】 动脉粥样硬化一般不引发症状，直到病变严重致血管变窄或完全阻塞。发生紧急情况之前，许多人不知道他们有动脉粥样硬化。物理检查、影像学和其他诊断检查可以判断是否患有动脉粥样硬化。药物可以减缓斑块积聚的进程。医生也可能会建议手术，如通过血管成形术打开动脉，或手术治疗冠状动脉或颈动脉病变。生活方式的改变也有帮助。这些措施包括健康饮食、定期运动、保持健康体重、戒烟和控制压力。 Atherosclerosis usually doesn't cause symptoms until it severely narrows or totally blocks an artery. Many people don't know they have it until they have a medical emergency. A physical exam, imaging, and other diagnostic tests can tell if you have it. Medicines can slow the progress of plaque buildup. Your doctor may also recommend procedures such as angioplasty to open the arteries, or surgery on the coronary or carotid arteries. Lifestyle changes can also help. These include following a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and managing stress. 音频领读：张惠、禹芸 纠音老师：邵杰大夫 审核校对：贾晓孜 资料选自美国国立卫生研究院NIH旗下MedlinePlus网站 |
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