cardiovascular disorders
Atherosclerosis
Symptoms and Signs of Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is initially asymptomatic, often for decades. Symptoms and signs develop when lesions impede blood flow. Transient ischemic symptoms (eg, stable exertional Angina Pectoris , Symptoms of Unstable Angina or Atherosclerotic involvement of the arterial wall can lead to aneurysms and arterial dissection, which can manifest as pain, a pulsatile mass, absent pulses, or sudden death. 