In Brief:
Atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries is the main cause of coronary heart disease, the number one cause of death of adults in the United States. Both atherosclerosis and atherosclerotic vascular calcifications show how the body responds to both the genetic and lifestyle factors which define your risk. To prevent atherosclerotic vascular calcifications, it would then appear logical to reduce your risk for atherosclerosis to prevent this complication.. One way you can prevent atherosclerosis and thus reduce your risk of vascular calcifications is to eat a healthy diet which is low in saturated fats and cholesterol. These two lifestyle changes can diminish your risk of coronary heart disease and the complications caused by vascular calcifications..
