Thickening and loss of elasticity of the arteries characteristic of arteriosclerosis and especially atherosclerosis.
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hardening of the arteries.
They also help to reduce hardening of the arteries.
Arteriosclerosis-A chronic condition characterized by thickening, loss of leasticity, and hardening of the arteries and the build-up of plaque on the arterial walls.
Vertigo can also be caused by disorders of the central nervous system and the circulatory system, such as hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis), stroke, or multiple sclerosis.