Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis, sometimes called hardening of the arteries, occurs
when fat (cholesterol) and calcium build up in the inner lining of the
arteries, forming a substance called plaque. Over time, the plaque buildup
narrows the artery and blocks blood flow through it.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine | | Specialist Medical Reviewer | David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery | | Last Updated | March 7, 2008 |
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Last Updated: March 7, 2008 |
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E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery |
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