If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
Chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, major bleeding, or loss of consciousness require emergency medical services. This page describes non-emergency care delivered at home by skilled nurses.
Understanding Arteriosclerosis
What you should know
Arteriosclerosis is a condition where the arteries become thick, stiff, and less flexible — commonly called "hardening of the arteries." Over time, this restricts blood flow to organs and tissues throughout the body, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications.
The condition develops slowly over decades and is often discovered only after a cardiac event or when symptoms like chest pain, leg cramping, or high blood pressure become impossible to ignore. Risk factors include age, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, and family history.
Home health care for arteriosclerosis focuses on managing the condition to prevent complications. Our nurses monitor blood pressure and vital signs, manage complex medication regimens (blood thinners, statins, blood pressure medications), educate patients and families on dietary changes, and coordinate with cardiologists to adjust treatment as the condition evolves.
Warning signs
You may need care if…
Your care plan
How we help at home
Expert care for arteriosclerosis,
delivered to your home
Our clinicians bring hospital-level expertise to the comfort and safety of where you live.
Common questions
Arteriosclerosis — Common Questions
Arteriosclerosis is the general term for hardening and stiffening of artery walls. Atherosclerosis is a specific type where plaque (fat, cholesterol, calcium) builds up inside the arteries. Atherosclerosis is the most common form of arteriosclerosis and the one most people are referring to.
Absolutely. Quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising regularly, and managing blood pressure and cholesterol can significantly slow progression and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke — even after arteriosclerosis is diagnosed.
Related services
Services involved in your care
These are the clinical services our team may use when managing arteriosclerosis at home.
Cardiovascular Care
Comprehensive cardiac care management for patients with heart disease, hypertension, and other cardiovascular conditions.
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Skilled Nursing Care
Our registered nurses provide comprehensive medical care in the comfort of your home, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes.
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Physical Therapy
Our licensed physical therapists help restore activity, strength, and motion following illness, injury, or surgery with personalized treatment plans.
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Our experienced clinicians provide expert cardiovascular care in the comfort of your home. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
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