What Causes Atherosclerosis?

Although the exact cause of atherosclerosis isn't known, studies show that atherosclerosis is a slow, complex disease that may start in childhood. It develops faster as you age.


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  • Syndication ID: 3965
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  • Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
  • Date Content Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 12:00 PM
  • Date Syndication Captured: Friday, March 11, 2016 at 01:47 PM
  • Date Syndication Updated: Sunday, September 08, 2024 at 12:28 AM

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