Atherosclerosis: Diagnosis & Tests (Arteriosclerosis, Hardening of the Arteries)

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Atherosclerosis

Alternate Names : Arteriosclerosis, Hardening of the Arteries

Atherosclerosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

Diagnosis of atherosclerosis begins with a medical history and physical exam. A variety of special tests can be used to check the width of the openings in the arteries that supply the affected areas.

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Author: William M. Boggs, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 08/07/01

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