What causes atherosclerosis?

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What causes atherosclerosis?

What causes atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Risk factors may include high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical activity, and eating saturated fats.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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What causes bad cholesterol to develop in ones body?

Many different factors can contribute to high blood cholesterol which includes lifestyle factors like smoking, an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise and high blood pressure.

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Can you reverse plaque in your arteries?

No,one cannot reverse plaque in the arteries. However, one can prevent further plaque deposition by eating a heart healthy diet.

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Why does Atherosclerosis not occur in veins?

Atherosclerosis occurs mostly in the arteries, but rarely in the veins. This is attributed to differences in the anatomical structure of arteries and veins

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What is bad and good cholesterol?

LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is sometimes called 'bad cholesterol'. It carries cholesterol that can stick to arteries, collect in the vessel lining forming plaque, and sometimes block blood flow. HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, is sometimes called 'good cholesterol'

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What can happen if your cholesterol is sky high?

If your cholesterol is sky high then there can be a fatty deposit which can develop in the arteries. Sometimes these fatty deposits can also form clots which can result in stroke and other fatal consequences.

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