Study: One in 13 young adults has silent atherosclerosis

A recent Dutch study indicates that atherosclerosis often begins years before symptoms appear, with over 57% of participants unaware that they have it. The symptoms develop gradually and increase with age, affecting 90% of people between 60 and 70 years old. The study reveals that the disease tends to appear earlier in men, but becomes more prevalent in women after menopause. Moreover, the majority of those affected do not pay sufficient attention to risk factors such as blood pressure and cholesterol. The study relies on ultrasound imaging techniques to detect the presence of plaques, which aids in early detection and prevention of heart disease complications.

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