Vascular Surgeon
1 Smoking - irritates the lining of the arteries, affects blood pressure and heart rate.
2 Hypertension - high blood pressure weakens the arterial wall.
3 Hyperlipidemia - high cholesterol is a major risk for atherosclerosis.
4 Age - arteries become rigid and more prone to damage.
5 Diabetes - elevated sugar in the blood is associated with damage to the cells lining arteries leading to atherosclerosis and blockage of arteries.
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