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...


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:


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