Question

A tv reporter has been assigned to your ambulance for a ride along. He is doing a segment on the local EMS services for EMS week. In your down time, he tells you that his wife was diagnosed with atherosclerosis. He is unsure what the condition is and asks you to explain it to him. Your response would be:

Answer 1

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. It is caused by high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. The damage leads to the formation of plaque.

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