Atherosclerosis – Part 2
The buildup of plaque occurs over time. Besides natural aging, factors that can increase the risk of atherosclerosis include: High blood pr...
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The buildup of plaque occurs over time.
Besides natural aging, factors that can increase the risk of
atherosclerosis include:
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Obesity
Smoking and other tobacco use
A family history of early heart
disease
Lack of exercise
The complications of atherosclerosis
depend on which arteries are blocked. For example:
