Coronary atherosclerosis begins at a young age, with lesions present in 1 of 6 teenagers, highlighting the need for early preventive efforts.
May support earlier youth risk assessment; leaves open whether interventions alter progression to clinical disease.
This study demonstrates that coronary atherosclerosis begins at a young age and that lesions are present in 1 of 6 teenagers. These findings suggest the need for intensive efforts at coronary disease prevention in young adults.
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