Atherosclerosis and physical activity.
Atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease have been considered as major health problem worldwide. Abnormalities in lipids and lipoprotein metabolism and impairment of endothelial function have been implicated as the main contributing factors in atherosclerosis and its progression. Physical activity has been recognized as a preventive measure for atherosclerosis.
Department of Internal Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
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