Atherosclerosis.
The gradual buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) inside artery walls. Over decades, plaque narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow. When it occurs in the coronary arteries, it is called coronary artery disease.
Definition
What is atherosclerosis?
The gradual buildup of fatty deposits (plaque) inside artery walls. Over decades, plaque narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow. When it occurs in the coronary arteries, it is called coronary artery disease.
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