Advanced, vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques are highly prevalent in young Americans and are influenced by traditional CHD risk factors, emphasizing the need for prevention to begin in adolescence or young adulthood.
-Young Americans have a high prevalence of advanced atherosclerotic coronary artery plaques with qualities indicating vulnerability to rupture. Early atherosclerosis is influenced by the risk factors for clinical CHD. Long-range prevention of CHD must begin in adolescence or young adulthood.
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