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    Risk Factors in Atherosclerosis Major Risk Factors 1) Non Modifiable risk factors: I. Age ii. Sex iii. Genetic factors iv. Familial and racial factors. Environmental influences Obesity Physical inactivity Stressful life Infections (C. Pneumoniae, Herpes virus, CMV) Homocystinuria Role of Alcohol Initial inflammation endothelial dysfunction monocyte recruitment / differentiation to intima growth

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    Risk Factors in Atherosclerosis Major Risk Factors 1) Non Modifiable risk factors: I. Age ii. Sex iii. Genetic factors iv. Familial and racial factors. Environmental influences Obesity Physical inactivity Stressful life Infections (C. Pneumoniae, Herpes virus, CMV) Homocystinuria Role of Alcohol Initial inflammation endothelial dysfunction monocyte recruitment / differentiation to intima growth

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    Risk Factors in Atherosclerosis Major risk factors 1) Non Modifiable risk factors: i. Age ii. Sex iii.

    Genetic factors iv. Familial and racial factors 2) 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Modifiable Risk Factor Environmental influences Obesity Physical inactivity Stressful life Infections (C. pneumoniae, Herpes virus, CMV) Homocystinuria Role of Alcohol

    Initial inflammation endothelial dysfunction monocyte recruitment/differentiation to intima growth factors stimulate smooth muscle proliferation platelet activation/aggregation atheroma with thin fibrous cap, no more NO protecting vessels

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