Atherosclerosis is the thickening and hardening of the blood vessel walls, which show little elasticity as a result of the destruction of muscle fibers. This disease is characterized by symptoms associated with lesions in the affected systems. For example, in cardiovascular atherosclerosis may have signs of coronary insufficiency, while in renal disorders manifested some urinary functions. On the other hand, when it affects the nervous system can result in bleeding, blood clots or stroke with signs shortcomings mental confusion. Usually appears in older ages, but can also be expressed early following factors: diet with excess fat, snuff, alcohol and sedentary lifestyles.
When the disease appears The patient should undergo a rich dietary treatment plants, reducing their working hours, eliminate snuff and alcohol and in some cases, should be medicated.
Thrombi are clots that by atherosclerosis usually form in the wall of an artery. Enzymes called streptokinase and urokinase dissolve the clot.