Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Atherosclerosis is a major risk factor for many conditions involving the flow of blood.
Collectively, these conditions are known as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Examples include:
peripheral arterial disease – where the blood supply to your legs is blocked, causing muscle pain
coronary heart disease – the coronary arteries (the main arteries that supply your heart) become clogged with plaques
stroke – where the blood supply to your brain is interrupted
heart attack – where the blood supply to your heart is blocked
Read more about atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.