Oxidated arteriosclerosis is a degenerative disease of the artery that leads to thickening and hardening of its walls, usually caused by high blood pressure or old age. It is considered a non-occlusive disease of the vasculature, characterized by diffuse dilation and hypertrophy of the great arteries, which leads to loss of elasticity and reduced compliance. Oxidated arteriosclerosis is absorbed by cells in the inner lining of blood vessels and contributes to the formation of plaque in the arteries.
