Review Article

Mechanistic Insights into the Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein-Induced Atherosclerosis

Table 1

Risk factors to atherosclerosis.

Hyperlipidemia
Homocysteine levels in plasma
Hypertension
Smoking
Low or impaired HDL
Family history of CVDs
Obesity
Aging
Male sex
Physical inactivity
Stress/depression
High cholesterol
Sedentary lifestyle
Unhealthy diet
Psychological and socioeconomic factors