Atherogenesis 188The calcifications were located in the aorta, as well as coronary, carotid, iliac, femoral and peripheral arteries. The 20 mummies with definite and probable AS were significantly older at time of death (mean age 45.1 ± 9.2 years) as compared to mummies that had cardiovascular tissue identified without AS (mean age 34.5 ± 11.8 years). Since social status (mummies were usually of higher status, than others in the population), diet (mainly wildlife and grains) and tobacco (not yet known) were not risk factors in the life of ancient Egyptians, they could not contribute to the development of AS in this population. Age, however has been re-affirmed with these studies, as one of the most important independent systemic risk factors for AS.
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