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atherosclerosis

Modern lifestyles drive early heart attack risk in young adults

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Atherosclerosis, the leading cause of myocardial infarction, is increasingly affecting younger individuals due to physical inactivity, smoking, late nights, stress, and other risk factors.

Intervention for two arterial aneurysms in a man

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Mr. Khoa, 58, who had bilateral subclavian artery aneurysms with thrombi, underwent successful surgical intervention.

How accumulated fat around the heart causes harm

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Excessive fat accumulation around the heart can increase the risk of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and myocardial infarction.

Atherosclerosis causes acute myocardial infarction

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Hoang, 49, experienced chest pain and cold sweats; doctors diagnosed acute myocardial infarction caused by atherosclerotic plaque.

Three-vessel coronary narrowing due to diffuse atherosclerosis

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Mr. Hoang, 54, has over 90% narrowing in all three coronary arteries due to widespread atherosclerosis, compounded by untreated hypertension.

Three ways to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis

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Consuming plenty of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, maintaining a healthy weight, and controlling blood pressure contribute to preventing atherosclerosis.