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Atherosclerosis
Due to a number of conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, or hereditary factors, fatty deposits or plaque may gradually build up within arteries. This buildup, known as atherosclerosis, can affect any artery in the body. When atherosclerosis significantly affects the coronary arteries, the arteries to the heart muscle, a heart attack may occur.

Risk Factors for Heart Disease May Include:
Family history of heart attack and/or heart disease
Diagnosis of high blood pressure (hypertension)
High blood cholesterol levels
Irregular heartbeat
Diabetes
Stress
Obesity
Physical inactivity
Prior heart attack or stroke
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