This 'Silent' Sign of Heart Disease Can Be Deadly for Young Adults

- A new study finds risk factors like high cholesterol and high blood pressure should be addressed earlier in life to help prevent atherosclerosis. - Atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup from calcium, fats, and cholesterol. - The condition can drastically increase the risk of cardiac events including stroke and heart attack. Atherosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup from calcium, fats, and cholesterol that can lead to blood clots, stroke, …