Clogged arteries do not always announce themselves with a dramatic emergency. In many people, the early signs can be quiet, confusing, or easy to blame on aging, tiredness, stress, or sitting too long.
Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. When plaque builds up inside them, blood flow can become reduced. This may affect the heart, brain, legs, feet, or other organs depending on where the narrowing happens. Coronary artery disease can reduce blood flow to the heart, while peripheral artery disease often affects blood flow to the legs and feet.
Here are six possible warning signs that should not be ignored.
