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Nonmodifiable causes of atherosclerosis ?
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See below: Being male, over the age of 40, genetics( family history).
Answered 9/8/2013
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Can't change: These are factors that increase your chances of getting atherosclerosis (plaque in arteries) that you cannot change. For example your genes, your sex, your age.
Answered 11/11/2017
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