Patient's question:
Recently, I noticed a friend's physical condition, which is very similar to atherosclerosis, but I'm not very sure. What are the symptoms of atherosclerosis?Doctor's answer:
Hello:I’m glad to provide you with this service. Based on the information you’ve explained, atherosclerosis is one of the high-risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. In the early stages, atherosclerosis generally doesn’t show obvious symptoms. As the vessel wall thickens and the lumen narrows, if it occurs in cerebral blood vessels, it may lead to dizziness, headaches, and other symptoms. If it occurs in the blood vessels of the heart, it can cause chest tightness, palpitations, angina, and other symptoms.
It is recommended to have a thorough check-up at the hospital, including blood pressure, blood lipid, and blood viscosity tests. If necessary, brain CT and echocardiography should also be performed. In daily life, pay attention to a low-fat diet, regular exercise, and avoid smoking and alcohol. Wishing you good health!