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Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of death and impairment.
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Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of death and impairment in America today. It is estimated that 1,100,000 new or recurrent coronary attacks occur per year in America. It affects close to 60 million Americans. To better place this disease in perspective, every 20 seconds a person in the United States has a heart attack, and one third of these attacks lead to death. Moreover, 50% of Americans have levels of cholesterol that place them at high risk of coronary artery disease, and cholesterol is only one factor that causes the occlusion of arteries that is technically known as atherosclerosis. The high mortality of the disease, widespread suffering, and huge economic impact demand an integrated medical approach and therapies. This protocol reflects that meticulous approach. The most common form of heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis, generally known as coronary heart disease, hardening and/or thickening of the arteries. It involves the slow buildup...
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