What factors might contribute to a coronary artery blockage?
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Risk factors for coronary artery disease include:
Age. Simply getting older increases your risk of damaged and narrowed arteries.
Sex. Men are generally at greater risk of coronary artery disease. ...
Family history. ...
Smoking. ...
High blood pressure. ...
High blood cholesterol levels. ...
Diabetes. ...
Overweight or obesity.
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What causes coronary artery blockage?
Coronary artery disease is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of the arteries that supply blood to the heart (called coronary arteries). Plaque is made up of cholesterol deposits. Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time. This process is called atherosclerosis.
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