Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a major risk factor for many types of cardiac events. Let’s discuss how we can prevent the plague buildup in our bodies and how genetics might play a role. 

• Discuss what medications are used to treat this disease and who should be taking them? 
• What diseases are patients at risk for when they have ather-osclerosis?
• Make sure to include at least one paragraph in your re-sponse and explain your answer with detailed information