Care for Arteriosclerosis at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Arteriosclerosis at University of Colorado Hospital?
University of Colorado Hospital is committed to helping people with arteriosclerosis. We offer the latest advanced treatments, have some of the best outcomes in the state, and the greatest patient safety records.
What is Arteriosclerosis?
Arteriosclerosis (also called atherosclerosis) makes it difficult for the arteries to bring blood with oxygen from the heart to the rest of the body. Diseases caused by arteriosclerosis, including heart failure (cardiomyopathy) and heart attacks (myocardial infraction) are the most common cause of illness and death in the United States.
Arteriosclerosis often does not produce symptoms until an artery is extremely narrow or if the blood flow is completely blocked. If you have risk factors, you need to manage your health and to have your doctor check your heart regularly. Risk factors include:
- Family history of heart disease.
- Age (over 45 for men and over 55 for women)
- Smoking
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Diabetes (excess sugar in the blood)
- Obesity
- Poor diet and lack of exercise
Departments Treating Arteriosclerosis
Cardiac & Vascular Center
Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
(720) 848-5300