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  • Understanding Atherosclerosis
  • Risk Factors to Watch
  • Prevention Strategies

Is Atherosclerosis the Silent Threat to Your Heart?

Is Atherosclerosis the Silent Threat to Your Heart?

Silent but Deadly

Uncover the dangers of atherosclerosis, the silent buildup in your arteries that leads to heart disease. Could you be at risk?
Contents
  • Understanding Atherosclerosis
  • Risk Factors to Watch
  • Prevention Strategies

Understanding Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on your artery walls, which can restrict blood flow. This condition can lead to serious problems like heart attacks and strokes if not managed properly. Often, it develops silently, without symptoms, until a significant blockage occurs.

Risk Factors to Watch

Several factors increase the risk of atherosclerosis, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and obesity. These modifiable risk factors account for the majority of cardiovascular events. Identifying and managing these risks can prevent the onset or progression of atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls, which can restrict blood flow and lead to heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.

Prevention Strategies

Preventing atherosclerosis involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, and avoiding smoking. Regular health check-ups can help catch risk factors early, allowing for timely interventions. Incorporating these habits can significantly lower your risk of developing heart disease.

FAQs

What is atherosclerosis?

It's the buildup of plaque in arteries, restricting blood flow.

What causes atherosclerosis?

High cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes.

How is it prevented?

Through a healthy lifestyle and regular check-ups.

Stay Informed

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Additional References
  1. Yusuf S, Joseph P, Rangarajan S, et al. Modifiable risk factors, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in 155,722 individuals from 21 high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries (PURE): a prospective cohort study. Lancet 2020; 395:795.
  2. Arnett DK, Blumenthal RS, Albert MA, et al. 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol 2019; 74:1376.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.