When was Atherosclerosis found?
Atherosclerosis has likely been present in human populations for centuries, but it was formally described in the medical literature in the early 20th century. The first detailed descriptions of atherosclerosis in the arteries date back to the mid-19th century, but the term "atherosclerosis" was coined in the early 20th century to describe the condition of arterial wall thickening and plaque formation.