Atherosclerosis is categorized into atherosclerosis and arterial inflammatory sclerosis. If the atherosclerosis detection index ≥ 4, it means that atherosclerosis occurs, in addition there are based on clinical manifestations, auxiliary examination to clarify.
1. Atherosclerosis refers to the localized plaque-like, thickening and hardening of the arterial lining. If the atherosclerosis test index is ≥4, it means that atherosclerosis occurs, and the larger the test value, the higher the degree of atherosclerosis. In addition, in the case of lower limb atherosclerosis, there are clinical symptoms such as intermittent claudication, resting pain, and a decrease in skin temperature.
2. The diagnostic criteria of aortitis are that the age of onset is less than 40 years old, and the stenosis or occlusion of subclavian artery, carotid artery, thoracic and abdominal aorta, renal artery, pulmonary artery, coronary artery, resulting in symptoms such as weak pulse, pulselessness, low blood pressure cannot be detected, vascular murmur and so on, and there is accelerated sedimentation with localized arterial pressure and pain and other manifestations.
The diagnosis of atherosclerosis needs to be comprehensive, and you can consult a professional physician for specific advice.