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Would you most likely have high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure as cause of coronary atherosclerosis?

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Either: Both high blood pressure and high bad (ldl) cholesterol (or low good cholesterol hdl) are known risk factors in developing coronary atherosclerosis. Other risk factors include smoking, sedentary life style, obesity and very important, the genes you get from your parents.

Answered 3/24/2012

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Dr. Martin Bress answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: High blood press and high cholesterol are two of the risk factors for development of coronary disease. Other risk factors include diabetes, cigarette smoking, and positive family history. Other factors may include lack of exercise, obesity, stress and type a personality. Some people with normal BP and cholesterol may develop heart disease. The more risks factors one has raise the odds.

Answered 3/1/2016

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