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It is a persistent disease identified by irregular hardening and thickening of walls of arteries that result in reduced elasticity. The effect of this disease is firstly seen in legs and feet. Arteriosclerosis usually happens after arteriosclerosis that is known by the fatty infiltritation found in the inner lining of the walls of the blood vessels. Arteries to the brain and coronary vessels leading to the heart are the places at risk in the body. This disease primarily affects the elasticity of blood vessels leading to narrowing of smaller arteries that could place hindrance in the free circulation of blood.

It is caused by:
1.Sedentary lifestyle and fat rich diet
This is by far the most important cause as this disease is mainly due to insufficient physical exercise,white sugar intake in excess and a high sugar and high fat diet rich in cholesterol.
2.Stress, obesity and diabetes aggravates this disease.
3. Heredity plays a major role as this is inherited from one generation to the other.

Its symptoms are:
1.Cramps in legs while walking.
2.Discolouration of skin accompanied by change in temperature.
3.This interfered circulation of blood causes dizzy spells, Memory problems, headaches, ringing sensation in the ear and poor concentration.

Tests include:
1.Irregular difference in the blood pressure measured in the arm and ankle.
2.CT scan carried out of the affected area along with Doppler study
3.It can further be clarified by Ultrasonic Duplex scanning and Magnetic resonance arteriography (MRA).
4.Cardiac stress testing may also help to determine this disease.

Its complications include:
1.Insufficient blood supply to the heart leading to coronary artery disease.
2.Stroke or Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
3.Damage to organs and inadequate blood supply to limbs.
4.Worst possible case is that it can lead to a heart attack.