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It you are a little overweight but have good cholesterol levels, can you still get blocked arteries?
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Yes: This really depends on how many risk factors , for example people with high blood pressure and smoke should keep there bad cholesterol or LDL at a very low level below normal <70 to prevent coronary artery disease .. Overweight by itself is a minor risk factor for atherosclerosis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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