Silent disease that can start years early
The study found that atherosclerosis begins at an early age and continues to worsen with advancing years. Signs of the disease were observed in more than 57% of adults aged between 18 and 70, including the youngest participants aged 18-29. The disease tends to develop approximately 5 to 10 years earlier in men than in women, and its prevalence increases during middle age, with plaque presence reaching 34.6% in men and 21.3% in women in their thirties. Atherosclerosis leads to narrowing of the arteries and can cause heart attacks or strokes if plaques rupture or accumulate. Imaging tests may also detect the disease before it is classified as high risk by traditional tools, highlighting the need for early screening exams.
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