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Sometimes. CAD is what causes heart attacks, and over half of all heart attacks are fatal. It can also cause heart failure, which can also be fatal.
Fortunately there are treatments that can prevent, arrest or slow the progression of CAD, so many people with this condition will live a normal lifespan and die of something else.
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What lipoprotein most associated with a high risk of heart disease?
LDL, also known as "bad cholesterol" is of greatest concern in atherosclerosis.
What is the normal heart rate for a senior 79 years old with diabetic cholesterol high blood pressure?
What is the normal heart rate for a 79 female with diabeties, high cholesterol and high blood pressure
Is high cholesterol related to fungus?
There is an article in a 2005 Economist Magazine that addresses this question. From that article the answer is yes. If you have a fungal infection, you have a high probability that your bad cholesterol will be above exceptable levels.
What is thought to be the major promoter of fatty plaque buildup in the coronary arteries?
The major promoter of fatty plaque buildup in the coronary arteries is high cholesterol. High cholesterol can be treated with dietary changes or medication.
Will high fructose cause heart disease?
high fructose itself may not (meaning, Fresh watermelon) which is high in fructose. High fructose corn syrup; which is derived from corn; will certainly raise your bad cholesterol levels (ldl) and the hard bad cholesterol that does scare the arteries.
