Plaque in Your Arteries Can Cause a Heart Attack
Atherosclerosis is a process in which fatty plaque can build up in the body's arteries, usually due to a combination of genetics, high levels of cholesterol, smoking, and other lifestyle factors....
View ArticleAtherosclerosis Can Cause Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease, also known as heart disease, is the most common cause of death in men and women in the United States. Coronary artery disease is caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the...
View ArticleAtherosclerosis Can Cause a Stroke
A stroke occurs when the brain doesn't receive the oxygen that it needs. Atherosclerosis, a condition in which excess cholesterol in the bloodstream causes arteries to narrow and harden, can cause a...
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