{"id":57983,"date":"2023-04-13T09:30:39","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T13:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=57983"},"modified":"2024-11-21T10:35:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T15:35:40","slug":"symptoms-of-clogged-arteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/symptoms-of-clogged-arteries\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the warning signs of clogged arteries?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may take your arteries\u2013and in fact, your whole cardiovascular system\u2014for granted until they stop working properly. However, it\u2019s important to pay attention to this set of organs because your arteries can develop deposits called plaque that build up and eventually restrict the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/heart\/blood-flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flow of blood from your heart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your arms, legs, and other parts of your body. And that can have very serious consequences for your health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about how those blockages can develop, the repercussions they can have, as well as how to recognize the symptoms of clogged arteries so you can prevent them from developing in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-clogged-arteries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes clogged arteries?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most likely culprit of clogged arteries: the build-up of plaque, those fatty, cholesterol-rich deposits that stick to the insides of your artery walls. This creates a condition called atherosclerosis. This build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances causes the arteries to narrow, which restricts the flow of blood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atherosclerosis can be caused by damage to the arteries resulting from any of a number of factors, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/arteriosclerosis-atherosclerosis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension (high blood pressure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High triglyceride levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflammation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, blood cells and other substances may gather and begin to build up at the site of the damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dangers-of-clogged-arteries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dangers of clogged arteries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, your arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart out to your body. But what happens when your arteries begin to narrow, as a result of that build-up of plaque?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, the flow of blood in your body becomes restricted. If your coronary arteries are partially blocked, your heart may not get enough oxygen-rich blood when it needs it, which may lead to chest pain or shortness of breath.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, that plaque can actually crack, too, which can lead to blood clotting at the site. A blood clot on top of a ruptured plaque may completely block a coronary artery and stop the flow of blood, which can damage your heart muscle and cause a heart attack. Likewise, a blood clot that stops the flow of blood in an artery to your brain can cause a stroke.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"symptoms-of-clogged-arteries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of clogged arteries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of clogged or blocked arteries can vary from person to person, and the symptoms may also vary depending on where the blockages occur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"clogged-coronary-artery-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clogged coronary artery symptoms<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, when plaque builds up in your coronary arteries, it can lead to the development of coronary artery disease. Some common symptoms of atherosclerosis in your coronary arteries include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pressure or pain, also known as angina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis chest pain is usually brought on by exertion and relieved with rest,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.memorialcare.org\/providers\/hoang-p-nguyen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoang Nguyen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, an interventional cardiologist at MemorialCare Heart &amp; Vascular Institute at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California, adding that lack of blood flow to the heart may also result in sweating, dizziness, or a clammy feeling. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/womens-heart-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">women often experience symptoms of angina<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> differently than men.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our heart health newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Heart Health Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"clogged-arm-or-leg-artery-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clogged arm or leg artery symptoms<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have clogs or blockages in the arteries in your arms or legs, you may develop symptoms of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/peripheral-artery-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peripheral artery disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These symptoms can include decreased blood pressure in an arm or leg, or even pain in your leg while you\u2019re walking, which is known as claudication. As the condition worsens, you may experience claudication even when you\u2019re sitting still.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"clogged-kidney-artery-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clogged kidney artery symptoms<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renal artery stenosis is the narrowing of the arteries that bring blood to your kidneys. It may have no symptoms, or you may develop high blood pressure or reduced kidney function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"clogged-carotid-artery-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clogged carotid artery symptoms<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carotid artery disease occurs when arteries in your neck become blocked and restrict blood flow to your brain. According to Penn Medicine, the most common sign of advancing carotid artery disease is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/for-patients-and-visitors\/patient-information\/conditions-treated-a-to-z\/carotid-artery-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a ministroke known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Other symptoms may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness or weakness on one side of your body<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble with reasoning, speaking, or thinking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you may have a blocked artery and not feel anything at all, especially early on. In fact, it\u2019s very common to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/arteriosclerosis-atherosclerosis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350569\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not have any symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have mild atherosclerosis, according to the Mayo Clinic. The Cleveland Clinic notes that you may start to notice symptoms when your artery is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/16753-atherosclerosis-arterial-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70% blocked<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So for example, you may have no idea that you have a clogged artery\u2014until you have a heart attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-check-for-clogged-arteries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to check for clogged arteries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your healthcare provider is concerned that you may have a blocked artery, you might need to undergo some tests to check for clogged arteries. Your provider may start the process by taking a detailed personal medical history and family history, as well as a physical exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider might suggest some of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ibuprofen-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">following diagnostic tests to gather useful information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blood tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These can check your cholesterol levels and your blood sugar levels. This information can be useful in determining your risk of atherosclerosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Angiogram:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This type of test uses X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computerized tomography (CT) scans along with dye injected into your blood vessels to look at your arteries and identify plaque build-up and blockages in various parts of your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ultrasound:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sound waves can help detect how blood is moving through vessels in the arms, legs, neck, or kidneys to determine if there is a blocked or narrowed spot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a coronary artery blockage is suspected, the following tests may be used:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stress tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/stress-test-results\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abnormal result<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may suggest that not enough blood is making it to your heart due to blockages. The options here include exercise stress tests, pharmacological stress tests, and nuclear stress tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electrocardiogram:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This test measures electrical signals from your heart and can show whether you\u2019ve had a heart attack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cardiac catheterization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A specially trained cardiologist and team will insert a long narrow tube, or catheter, into a blood vessel and then into your coronary arteries. Next, they inject contrast material and then use digital imaging to watch as the dye travels through your heart and major vessels. This helps them identify blockages and narrowings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coronary calcium scan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Also known as a heart scan, this specialized X-ray helps your healthcare provider identify calcium build-up inside your arteries, which is a sign of coronary artery disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe first step when evaluating a patient with potential atherosclerotic heart disease is to get an electrocardiogram to ascertain any evidence of a prior heart attack or impending heart attack,\u201d Dr. Nguyen says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"treatment-for-clogged-arteries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for clogged arteries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your provider may consider a number of options before recommending a particular treatment for you. Common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org\/en\/HealthU\/2022\/10\/11\/How-Doctors-Treat-Clogged-Arteries-Without-Surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-surgical treatment options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for clogged arteries include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medications: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider might prescribe a statin to help manage your cholesterol levels and plaque development\u2014and lower your risk of heart attack or stroke. In some cases, a provider might recommend aspirin therapy to decrease the risk of heart attack or stroke.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balloon angioplasty:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Via a minimally invasive procedure, your provider can use a thin flexible tube called a catheter to guide a balloon into an artery to widen it and improve blood flow.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stents:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During a balloon or coronary angioplasty, your provider might also insert a small mesh tube called a stent to hold your narrowed or blocked artery open.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, surgical treatments may be a better choice for some people with clogged arteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider might recommend coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), which entails harvesting a blood vessel from another part of your body, such as a vein from your leg, and using that to bypass the blocked part of your artery. This procedure can be conducted during a traditional open heart surgery, which may involve temporarily stopping your heart and relying on a heart-lung bypass machine. However, there are also \u201coff-pump\u201d surgeries that don\u2019t require stopping the heart. Also, surgeons can sometimes offer a minimally invasive procedure, with a shorter healing time, as an alternative. The timing may also affect what your provider recommends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf a blockage is discovered in the setting of chronic stable coronary artery disease, several large studies over the past 20 years have confirmed that medical management can be just as safe and effective as stents or bypass surgery,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.convivacarecenters.com\/en\/physicians\/evan-jacobs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evan Jacobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, the national medical director of cardiovascular services with Conviva Care Centers in Florida.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have carotid artery disease, a surgical procedure called a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/treatment-tests-and-therapies\/carotid-endarterectomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carotid endarterectomy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be an option. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, your provider will make an incision in your artery, surgically remove the plaque that\u2019s built up inside your carotid artery, then sew the artery back together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have a blocked artery, can you do anything about it? Is there a way to reverse the problem naturally? Usually, once arteries are blocked, you need to use medical management or stents to reverse the issue. It\u2019s unlikely that diet or exercise can return arteries to a normal state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"preventing-clogged-arteries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing clogged arteries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Dr. Jacobs, it\u2019s better to focus on prevention. \u201cThe best way to address this is to avoid blockages in the first place,\u201d he says. Some of the most recommended prevention strategies are lifestyle changes. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/coronary-artery-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for keeping your arteries healthy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Change your diet.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe most effective way to prevent plaque build-up in our arteries is to eat a heart-healthy diet that is low in fat, carbohydrates, and sodium,\u201d Dr. Nguyen says. Your provider might recommend trying the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/16037-mediterranean-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an approach to eating that emphasizes plant-based foods and healthy fats. Think lots of veggies, fruits, whole grains, and olive oil, with limited amounts of meat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exercise more. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular exercise is also a key component in preventing cardiovascular disease and promoting heart health. Regular physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce related risk factors. Experts generally suggest aiming for 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, every week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stop smoking.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nicotine makes your arteries stiffen and tighten, which makes your heart work harder.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manage your blood pressure.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You may need medication to help you control high blood pressure. But if you don\u2019t know if you have high blood pressure, it\u2019s time to find out. Ideally, your healthcare provider should <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acc.org\/latest-in-cardiology\/ten-points-to-remember\/2021\/04\/29\/19\/24\/uspstf-recommendations-for-screening-for-htn-in-adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check your blood pressure levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every 3-5 years if you\u2019re 18 to 39 years old and annually if you\u2019re 40 years and older\u2014and possibly more often if you have a history of hypertension.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check your blood sugar.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have diabetes, it\u2019s important to keep good control of your blood glucose levels, as over time, high blood sugar levels can damage your blood vessels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat we know for certain is that primary prevention\u2014preventing blockages in the first place\u2014works,\u201d says Dr. Nguyen. So, take action now, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you have a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may take your arteries\u2013and in fact, your whole cardiovascular system\u2014for granted until they stop working properly. 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