Atherosclerosis is the process of lesions in otherwise healthy and elastic arteries, manifested by the hardening of the arterial walls and the accumulation of yellow atheromatous lipid plaques in the inner lining of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is a slowly progressive disease that can be caused by dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, genetics and other factors. Atherosclerosis is the most common disease in the cardiovascular system, mainly affecting the large and medium-sized arteries in the body, such as coronary arteries, carotid arteries and cerebral arteries. Symptoms such as dizziness, chest pain, abdominal pain, and persistent high blood pressure can occur. If left untreated, it can cause aortic aneurysm, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and other diseases with high mortality rate. The main clinical treatments include general treatment, medication and surgery. If atherosclerosis is detected, you should go to the hospital in time and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment plan to maximize early intervention of risk factors and protect organs from damage.