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.
However, over time deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium and other substances can build up in your arteries. These plaques can severely restrict blood flow and, even more seriously, they can cause your arteries to rupture, leading to blood clots. Blood clots can then block your blood flow entirely, leading to heart attack and stroke. In fact, a build-up of plaques in your arteries, known as atherosclerosis, is the main underlying cause of heart disease.