Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Atherosclerosis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

May be asymptomatic; 
Chest pain or pressure;
Sudden numbness or weakness in your arms or legs;
Difficulty speaking or slurred speech;
Temporary loss of vision in one eye;
Leg pain when walking;
High blood pressure;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Fasting lipid profile;
HbA1C;

RiskFactors

HTN;
Hyperlipidemia: high LDL, low HDL; high Triglycerides;
High levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation;
Diabetes;
Obesity;
Sleep apnea;
Smoking and other tobacco use;
A family history of early heart disease;
Lack of exercise;
An unhealthy diet;
Family factors;
Age;
Male > female;
High homocysteine  (Low folate, Low B12);

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Coronary artery disease;
Carotid artery disease: TIA, stroke;
Peripheral artery disease;
Gangrene;
Aneurysms;

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis