Atherosclerosis may be genetic but most often it is caused
by our diets and lifestyle. Deposits of cholesterol and triglycerides (lipids) buildup
and adhere to the intimal lining of blood vessels. When this occurs the lumen becomes
smaller and a decreased amount of blood is able to pass through the
vessels.
Atherosclerosis predisposes you to adverse
cardiovascular events like hypertension (high blood pressure), CVA (cerebrovascular
accident, stroke), and AMI (acute myocardial infarction, heart attack). Hyperlipidemia
and atherosclerosis is a major cause of sudden cardiac death. A problem with this
disease is that you do not feel sick and therefore do not seek out care. Regular routine
checkups are needed to assess your risk factors.
People are
urged to get their lipid levels checked on a regular basis, stop or cut back on
smoking, exercise regularly, and limit their intake of fats.
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