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Atherosclerosis is a progressive process that takes years to develop and starts at a young age; autopsies of 15-year-olds show development of atherosclerosis.

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Atherosclerosis is the hardening of the hardening of the artery. It is a progressive disease that starts from childhood. Atherosclerosis is results in reduced supply of oxygenated blood to the extremities (hands and legs).

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