Atherosclerosis
If left to get worse, atherosclerosis can potentially lead to a number of serious conditions known ascardiovascular disease (CVD). There won't usually be any symptoms until CVD develops.
Types of CVD include:
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Find out about atherosclerosis, a potentially serious condition where arteries become clogged with fatty substances. Read about the problems this can cause and who's at risk.
If left to get worse, atherosclerosis can potentially lead to a number of serious conditions known ascardiovascular disease (CVD). There won't usually be any symptoms until CVD develops.Types of CVD i
Exactlywhy and howarteries become clogged is unclear.It can happen to anyone, althoughthe following things can increase your risk: increasing age smoking an unhealthy, high-fat diet lack ofexercise
There aren't currently any treatments that can reverse atherosclerosis, but the healthylifestyle changes suggested above mayhelp stop it getting worse.Sometimes additional treatment to reduce the risk