Health: Vascular Occlusion

Arteries are the blood vessels that transport blood throughout the body. If they become blocked, it can lead to serious health problems. Early detection of the signs of blocked arteries and taking necessary measures promptly is crucial for saving lives.

Here are the main symptoms of blocked arteries and preventive measures:

𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:

𝟭. 𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
Symptoms: Sudden chest tightness and shortness of breath after prolonged sitting or lying down, possibly leading to fainting.
Cause: This may indicate a pulmonary embolism caused by a blood clot from the leg veins blocking the pulmonary artery.

𝟮. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻
Symptoms: Persistent chest pain.
Cause: Could be coronary artery disease or a heart attack due to blockage in the coronary arteries, restricting blood supply to the heart.

𝟯. 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗯 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
Symptoms: Sudden weakness in one side of the body, slurred speech, blurred vision.
Cause: Stroke caused by blockage in the brain or carotid arteries.

𝟰. 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁
Symptoms: Swelling in the limbs, decreased urine output.
Cause: Blockage in the renal artery affecting kidney function.

𝟱. 𝗟𝗲𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Symptoms: Leg pain that subsides with rest but recurs upon walking again.
Cause: Intermittent claudication due to blockage in the leg arteries.

𝟲. 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲
Symptoms: Weakened pulse in the arms, low blood pressure in the arm.
Cause: Blockage in the arm arteries, leading to reduced blood supply to the brain.

𝟳. 𝗔𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗴 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴
Symptoms: Swelling and pain in one limb, with uneven swelling.
Cause: Deep vein thrombosis in the leg causing venous blockage.

Note: These symptoms can also be indicative of other diseases. Regular check-ups are also very important!

In addition to monitoring your body’s condition, prevention is even more crucial:

𝗛𝗮𝘄𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗻: Contains flavonoids, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which help lower cholesterol, reduce the heart’s burden, promote blood circulation, and inhibit platelet aggregation.

𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Rich in vitamins C, K, and antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation, enhance vascular elasticity, and potentially improve cardiovascular function.

𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: High in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber, which help lower cholesterol, control blood pressure, and protect the cardiovascular system.

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Abundant in vitamins and antioxidants, with anti-inflammatory properties and the ability to inhibit platelet aggregation, potentially reducing the risk of arteriosclerosis and improving cardiovascular health.