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2. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   Non-modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis include: Increasing age, with the highest risk after ages 45 in men and 55 in women. Being assigned male at birth.

3. Atherosclerosis - Wikipedia

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   Genetic factors are also strongly implicated in the disease process; it is unlikely to be entirely based on lifestyle choices. [14] Atherosclerosis generally starts when a person is young and worsens with age. Women are 78% at higher risk level than men [2] Almost all people are affected to some degree by the age of 65. [7]

4. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   The following risk factors aren’t preventable: Age. Over 45 for men and over 55 for women. Family history. Having a family history of early heart disease. Sex. People born male are at increased risk

5. Coronary artery disease - Wikipedia

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   CAD has several well-determined risk factors that contribute to atherosclerosis. These risk factors for CAD include "smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), abnormal (high) amounts of cholesterol and other fat in the blood (dyslipidemia), type 2 diabetes and being overweight or obese (having excess body fat)" due to lack of ...

6. Cardiovascular disease - Wikipedia

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   Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is any disease involving the heart or blood vessels. [3] CVDs constitute a class of diseases that includes: coronary artery diseases (e.g. angina, heart attack), heart failure, hypertensive heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, carditis, aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease ...

7. Environmental metal exposure may increase atherosclerosis ...

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   Previous research shows there are many risk factors for heart ... higher metal exposures would be more at risk for atherosclerosis.” ... of household dust can be a major source of exposure. You ...

8. Arterial embolism - Wikipedia

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   Atherosclerosis in the aorta and other large blood vessels is a common risk factor, [2] both for thromboembolism and cholesterol embolism. The legs and feet are major impact sites for these types. [2] Thus, risk factors for atherosclerosis are risk factors for arterial embolisation as well: advanced age [1] cigarette smoking [1] [2]

9. Dyslipidemia: What It Is & How to Treat It - AOL

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   Dyslipidemia can increase your risk of: Atherosclerosis — a build-up of plaque in your arteries ... The risk factors for primary dyslipidemia include having a family history of the condition ...