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Can a calcified abdominal aorta occur without high cholesterol?
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Yes, it can.: This is a sign of atherosclerosis which is cholesterol build-up in the arteries. Treatment is to lower cholesterol, diet , exercise and drugs.
Answered 9/20/2014
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Yes: With hypertension and suboptimal genetics - or just suboptimal genetics - you can see calcific changes to the aorta particularly in older individuals .
Answered 9/20/2014
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Yes: Other culprits leading to abdominal aorta calcification include hyperparathyroidism, smoking, genetics, cigarette smoking, and hypertension. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/560864
Answered 3/22/2020
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