Where does atherosclerosis come from?
Cholesterol is a necessary component of the human cell; but, over time, cholesterol in the blood can become deposited on the inside walls of the arteries. This seems to happen faster in people who:
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Smoke |
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Have high blood pressure |
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Eat high fat, high cholesterol foods, or, for other reasons, have high cholesterol |
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Are overweight |
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Have a lot of tension and stress |
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Do not exercise regularly |
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Have diabetes and/or family members with a history of atherosclerosis |
