Smoking has a big role in the growth of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries, aorta and arteries in the legs. It makes fatty deposits more likely to form and to grow bigger and faster. This content was last reviewed April 2017. read more
Atherosclerosis, just as its name indicates, is a condition that effect all the arteries (and even veins) in the body. Its a disease that develops slowly in in the entire cardiovascular system. read more