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Why does coronary heart disease occur in the body?
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CAD: Classical risk factors for atherosclerotic disease: 1. Genetics (chose your parents wisely!) 2. High blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol/triglycerides 3. Smoking, obesity, no exercise, high fat diet 4. Poor dental health take care of yourself :-).
Answered 9/2/2015
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Atherosclerosis: Hardening of the arteries occurs in three principal locations: heart, brain, and legs. Symptoms usually occur where the blockage is greater than 70% of the artery lumen. Family history, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, and smoking all contribute to this.
Answered 11/15/2012
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