PORTLAND, ORE.: X-rays show that I have calcium in my aorta. My doctor said a lot of people my age (79) have it, and that it is nothing to worry about. Can you tell me more about this condition? DR. PATRICK T. O'GARA: Calcium in the wall of your aorta, the largest artery in the body, indicates cholesterol-filled plaques of atherosclerosis. The same process can affect the arteries of your heart, neck and legs. Your doctor is correct that it is a common finding among people of your age group. Finding the calcium should trigger a review of your risk factors for developing heart disease or stroke. Have your cholesterol profile checked, make sure your blood pressure is in a good range, watch your diet, exercise regularly, keep your weight down and don't smoke.
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机译：俄勒冈州波特兰：X射线显示我的主动脉中有钙。我的医生说，我这个年龄（79岁）的许多人都患有此病，这没什么好担心的。您能告诉我有关这种情况的更多信息吗？博士帕特里克·奥加拉（Patrick T. O'GARA）：主动脉壁（体内最大的动脉）中的钙表示胆固醇填充的动脉粥样硬化斑块。相同的过程可能会影响您的心脏，颈部和腿部的动脉。您的医生是对的，这是您年龄段的人中常见的发现。找到钙应该触发对您患心脏病或中风的危险因素的审查。检查胆固醇状况，确保血压在适当范围内，注意饮食，定期运动，减轻体重，不要吸烟。
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