What Is Atherosclerosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Risk Factors
There are numerous factors that can increase somebody’s risk of developing atherosclerosis. In some instances, the condition is hereditary to a degree, while people of certain races are also more likely to develop the condition. Underlying illness such as diabetes and a high blood pressure will also mean the patient is more likely to develop it.
In many cases, the cause is down to certain lifestyle decisions made by the patient in the past. Smoking is a potential cause, as is eating an unhealthy diet, and not getting enough exercise. Advancing age also makes somebody more likely to develop atherosclerosis.
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