Research Notes on Atherosclerosis Risk Factors
Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque in the arteries over time. The exact cause is not known. It is believed that certain risk factors increase the chances of developing atherosclerosis. Some things like family history of the disease cannot be controlled. Other factors are controllable such as smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, and controlling diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.1
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Top Resources on Atherosclerosis Risk Factors
- American Heart Association: Atherosclerosis - What Does Research Show?
- Mayo Clinic: Arteriosclerosis / Atherosclerosis - Risk Factors
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Who Is At Risk for Atherosclerosis?
- Merck Manuals: Atherosclerosis - Risk Factors
- WebMD: Atherosclerosis: Who Gets It?
- eMedicineHealth: Hardening of the Arteries (Atherosclerosis) - Hardening of the Arteries Causes (Risks)
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 WebMD: Atherosclerosis: Who Gets It?
- ↑ National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Who Is At Risk for Atherosclerosis?
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