The disease that causes most heart attacks accumulates silently in the arteries from youth
A large study led from Spain to prevent atherosclerosis seeks to better diagnose cardiovascular risk, which affects one in 13 people between the ages of 18 and 29 without symptoms.
A study of over 16,800 healthy adults in Spain and Denmark has found that silent atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up in arteries and restricts blood flow without causing symptoms, starts earlier in life than previously thought and affects more people than expected. The condition can lead to cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes, which often occur after years of accumulated damage.
The research suggests that healthy habits, such as eating well, exercising, not smoking, and monitoring blood pressure, are crucial in preventing the condition.
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