According to the expert, smoking is the basis of such a serious disease: in practice, 90% of patients seeking help for leg atherosclerosis are smokers. At the same time, the doctor advised people over 30 to donate blood for biochemical testing at least every year.
“High cholesterol levels in the blood contribute to the development of atherosclerosis” <…> Progressive atherosclerosis can lead to gangrene: In cases where blood does not flow to the legs, any injury, any wound becomes unhealable. Ultimately, this could lead to amputation of the leg,” Avakian explained.
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Source: Ferra
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