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CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Who has the highest prevalence of CAD in the US? |
Native Americans, people with less than high school education, people who live in the South, white males over age 45.
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Who are excluded from having CAD as the leading cause of death? |
Asian females
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What is the most common cause of CAD? |
atherosclerosis -- plaque formation (atheromas)
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What is atherosclerosis and plaque formation precipitated by? |
Lipoproteins, fibrous tissue, and inflammation / injury to endothelial cells lining the artery
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What causes inflammation / injury to the artery walls? |
HTN
Toxins (Cigarette smoke) Infections High cholesterol |
