Atherosclerosis is now recognized as one of the leading causes of human mortality worldwide. Thanks to early diagnosis, prevention and effective treatment of atherosclerosis in Israeli clinics, deaths from the disease in the country have decreased several times over the past decades. MDI Clinic’s qualified specialists use advanced techniques, the latest medications, and perform minimally invasive surgeries that can save a patient’s life.

Causes and symptoms of atherosclerosis

Among the main factors that can provoke the formation of plaques on the walls of blood vessels is a violation of lipid metabolism. Among the reasons for such a problem:

• obesity;
• fiber deficiency;
• smoking;
• sedentary lifestyle;
• stresses.

Increases the risk of genetic predisposition to the disease, concomitant diseases – hypertension or diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol and high blood clotting. Atherosclerosis is most often diagnosed in men over the age of 50 and women over 60.

In the early stages of the disease, there are no symptoms. Signs appear later – already with narrowing of vessels due to plaques. Symptoms include:

• heart or chest pain;
• leg or back pain;
• headaches;
• dizziness and tinnitus;
• numbness in the extremities;
• vision problems;
• memory impairment;
• shortness of breath.

Such symptoms can occur not only in atherosclerosis, but also in many other diseases. Therefore, only a thorough examination in a medical heart can identify the problem.

Diagnosis at MDI Clinic for suspected atherosclerosis

Clinic specialists use these techniques to detect the disease:

• Lipidogram. An assay aimed at detecting cholesterol levels. The ratio of high-density lipoproteins to low-density lipoproteins can predict the development of the disease.
• EKG. It is carried out in pathology for the timely detection of preconditions for myocardial infarction for the prevention of this condition.
• Angiography. A diagnostic technique in which x-rays are taken through a catheter inserted into a vessel. In doing so, the vascular status is assessed. In addition, this method is used to expand them with the help of a special design – a stent.
• Thallium isotope scan of the heart. Gives the physician the ability to identify areas of myocardial ischemia.

Fighting atherosclerosis at MDI Clinic

Specialists of the medical center have an impressive experience in positively solving problems of atherosclerosis at any stage. Contact the professionals and put your heart in safe hands.