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Understanding Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease by dal81_aks is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses atherosclerotic vascular disease (ASCVD), which is the most common non-communicable disease worldwide and is mainly caused by risk factors like age, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. ASCVD occurs due to the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries and can lead to narrowing of vessels and symptoms when stenosis is over 70%. The document recommends regular health checkups, screening tests, lifestyle modifications, and drug therapy to detect and prevent atherosclerosis and ASCVD
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- dal81_aks
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- EN