What organ would atherosclerosis mainly affect?

Can affect any artery in the body. Comonly discussed in organ systems include heart, brain, and kidney. Affect in heart leads to coronary heart disease which as part of heart disease may make the cardiovascular system the most widely discussed. read more

And it can also do damage to the legs, kidneys, and intestines. When plaque hardens and narrows arteries that supply blood to the legs, they may cramp and feel weak when you walk or run. When atherosclerosis affects arteries to the kidney and intestines, the inadequate blood flow can damage organ tissues. read more