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Name three non-modifiable risks factors for atherosclerosis:
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Age, Gender, Family History, Genetic Abnormalities
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Name three modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis
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Hyperlipidiemeia/Hypercholesterolaemia
Smoking Lack of excercise |
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How do statins reduce the risk of atherosclerosis?
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Inhibit hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase - the rate limiting-step in hepatic cholesterol biosynthesis
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