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How does arteriosclerosis impact an individual's cardiovascular health?

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Dr. Nassir Azimi answered

Specializes in Interventional Cardiology

Significantly: Coronary heart disease is a direct manifestation of atherosclerosis and can significantly impact one's health.

Answered 12/31/2017

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Dr. William Hirsch answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Atherosclerosis: Cardiovascular disease is directly related to the total amount of atherosclerosis present throughout the entire body. Therefore, the more atherosclerosis present, the higher the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Answered 12/26/2012

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