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Cases Of Heart Disease Caused By Atherosclerosis
Hardening of the arteries, also called atherosclerosis, is a common disorder. It occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries and form hard structures called plaques.
Over time, these plaques can block the arteries and cause symptoms and problems throughout the body.
Alternative Names
Atherosclerosis; Arteriosclerosis; Plaque buildup - arteries
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Over the course of years and decades, plaque buildup narrows your...
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