subject: How to Avoid the Build Up of Cholesterol Deposits in the Arteries That Leads to Atherosclerosis [print this page] If you smoke, quitting could significantly reduce your chance of developing atherosclerosis and heart disease. Smoking is associated with lowered HDL levels, high blood pressure, and formation of blood clots in the arteries.
How to Avoid the Build Up of Cholesterol Deposits in the Arteries That Leads to Atherosclerosis