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Association of Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors With Microscopic Qualities of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Youth

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Abstract

-Young Americans have a high prevalence of advanced atherosclerotic coronary artery plaques with qualities indicating vulnerability to rupture. Early atherosclerosis is influenced by the risk factors for clinical CHD. Long-range prevention of CHD must begin in adolescence or young adulthood.

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