Cardiologist FAQs

Risk Factors for Increased Plaque

Dr. Patrick Mathias

Plaque that produces coronary artery disease, arises in the vessel in the artery, but it's related to certain risk factors. Factors like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking.

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