It comes over time from the deposition of oxidized cholesterol in the walls of the arteries. It's chief cause is a diet that does not provide the nutrients to enable the liver to produce enough lecithin nor adequate antioxidants to keep the cholesterol from being oxidized. It can be reversed with proper diet and lifestyle changes. In the end the plaque formed in the blood vessels clogs them to the extent that the tissues and cells die for lack of oxygen and nutrients. In the narrowed vessels the risk of deadly blood clots is also greatly increased.
2006-09-18 10:22:18
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answer #1
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answered by Mad Roy 6
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answer #2
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answered by Allen 3
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non modifiable risk factors:age,male,black race.
modifibale:smoking,obesity,sedantary life,diabetes,hypertension.
2006-09-20 09:43:12
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answered by Anonymous
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bad diet, lack of excecize, smoking ,age
2006-09-18 10:16:16
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answered by Anonymous
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