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What is the difference between atherosclerosis, high cholesterol and plaque ?
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Relevant concept: Atherosclerosis , high cholesterol and plaque belong to different categories, there are inherent connections between them. High choleterol is one reason for the development of plaque and atherosclerosis, and plaque is a stage and presentation of atherosclerosis.
Answered 11/26/2013
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High Cholesterol and: Triglcerides, either as an intrinsic genetic malady or diet and diabetes, lead to plaque, and then manifestations of atherosclerosis, including coronary artery disease. Treatmnt of chol/tg elevation reduces mortality and risk of coronary stenosis, and maybe other vascular events (stroke, aortic aneurysm, peripheral vascular disease).
Answered 7/20/2012
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