The cardiovascular process involves early identification and management of atherosclerosis, influenced by modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, including genetic predisposition, age, sex, smoking, hypertension, blood cholesterol, and diabetes, in order to prevent damage in the later stages of heart disease.

The cardiovascular process involves the early identification and management of atherosclerosis, which is influenced by both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, including genetic predispositions, age, gender, smoking, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and diabetes, to prevent advanced-stage damage.