Definition. Asperger syndrome is a neurological disorder resulting in a group of social and behavioral symptoms. It is part of a category of conditions called autism spectrum disorders. Children with Asperger syndrome usually have normal intelligence and do not have the language problems typical of autism.
As plaque deposits grow, a condition called atherosclerosis results. This condition causes the arteries to narrow and harden. Although experts donât know for sure what starts atherosclerosis, the process seems to stem from damage to the arterial wall.This damage, which enables the deposition of plaque, may result from: HDL is believed to remove some of the bad cholesterol from plaque in clogged arteries and transport it back to the liver, where it is eliminated. 2  High blood pressure. 3  Having high blood pressure increases the rate at which arterial plaque builds up. 4  It also hastens the hardening of clogged arteries. 5  Cigarette smoke.
If the cause of arteriosclerosis (hardening of arterial wall) is caused by the buildup of plaque within the arteries, then the condition is called atherosclerosis. Plaque consists of several types of molecules including fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrin and waste products from cellular processes.