A symptom is something the patient feels and describes, such as pain, while a sign can be detected by other people, such as a rash.
The first signs of atherosclerosis can begin to develop during adolescence, with streaks of white blood cells appearing on the artery wall. The symptoms of the disease depend on which arteries are affected:

• Weakness
• Difficulty breathing
• Facial numbness
• Paralysis

• Vomiting
• Chest pain
• Coughing
• Feeling faint

• Swelling of the hands and feet
• Difficulty concentrating