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... This implies that the development of atheroma may be affected by other factors in our modern life e. ...
Possessing a high level of cholesterol is generally thought to be a threatening as, quite rightly, it can lead to a higher risk of developing heart disease. However, there are two types of cholesterol, that both have an affect on the risk of heart disease. ... LDL sticks to the artery wall, raising the risk of heart disease. ...
When LDL cholesterol is oxidised it can lead to the early development of arteriosclerosis, this happens through the release of free radicals, which damage cells. ...
A layer of cells covering the heart and blood vessels known as the endothelium lubricates the blood vessels, easing blood flow. ...
Another way that the cells of the endothelium may cause an increase in the development of CHD is through a reduction in the production of nitric oxide. ... Drugs that have been made to counter-act endothelin have worked very successfully on animal tests, and there is a significant reduction in the risk of dying of a heart attack. ... It is known as a multi-factorial disease; this means that there is commonly more than one factor involved in its development.
Approximate Word count = 970
Approximate Pages = 3.9
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