Atherosclerosis takes years to decades to form.
Atherosclerosis is a slow-progressing disease that can begin at a very young age, which is human childhood. Its risk factors include, hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. In addition, high blood pressure, diabetes, as well as genetic factors, reduced physical activity, and smoking are all risk factors for atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis, from the development of risk factors to the gradual formation of a long period of time of several years to several decades to form, the individual varies greatly. Its prognosis is affected by the degree of stenosis and the speed of development of stenosis, and if atherosclerosis involves key organs such as the heart, brain, and kidneys, the prognosis is poor.
Therefore, from the beginning of the risk factors, the human body should actively control the weight, develop good living habits, and regular medical checkups to avoid the formation of atherosclerosis. If discomfort occurs, one should go to the hospital in time.