The doctor spoke about the first signs of atherosclerosis, which is a dangerous change in the blood vessels that leads to the formation of plaques and deterioration of blood flow.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to Uapress.
According to her, the symptoms of this disease can appear as early as 40 years of age. One of the main risk factors is considered to be elevated cholesterol levels, which are deposited on the walls of the arteries, forming plaque.
Excess cholesterol contributes to the formation of plaques that narrow blood vessels and reduce their flexibility, making them more vulnerable to high blood pressure. The doctor noted that atherosclerosis is closely associated with high blood pressure and the risk of heart disease.
The doctor warned that the danger of the disease is that the accumulation of cholesterol and changes in the vessels can remain unnoticed for a long time. In addition, people often do not pay attention to early symptoms, considering them insignificant.
“The situation is aggravated when people do not pay due attention to the body's signals, such as pain in the chest or calf muscles,” — said the specialist.
Modern factors such as unhealthy diet, smoking and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to the fact that atherosclerosis is increasingly being detected in people by the age of 40. To detect this disease, the doctor recommends regular blood tests for cholesterol levels, which helps to detect the problem in time.
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