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… can lead to the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque (say "plak") in artery walls. This can increase your risk of heart attack … Happens Having high cholesterol can lead to the buildup of plaque in artery walls. This is called atherosclerosis . It …
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… damage to the heart muscle. A heart attack means a coronary artery has been blocked and the heart has been damaged. … of the arteries). With atherosclerosis, a substance called plaque builds up in the coronary arteries. Plaque leads to angina by making the arteries more narrow. …
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… blood vessels in your heart and your body. You can't feel plaque building up in your arteries. That's a scary thought … is concerned about high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Plaque buildup can have long-term effects on your heart and … Weight and Resistance Training Cardiomyopathy Carotid Artery Disease Carotid Artery Stenting Carotid …
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… chelation therapy to treat atherosclerosis and/or coronary artery disease, although there is not enough scientific … believe that EDTA binds with calcium deposits (the part of plaque that obstructs the flow of blood to the heart) in the … believe that EDTA binds with calcium deposits (the part of plaque that obstructs the flow of blood to the heart) in the …
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… "ANN-juh-nuh" or "ann-JY-nuh") is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina occurs when there is not enough blood … blocked. This usually occurs because fatty deposits called plaque have built up inside the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart. If a plaque breaks open, the body tries to fix it by forming a …
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… taking a medicine called a statin to help prevent coronary artery disease and lower your risk of heart attack and … inflammation around the cholesterol buildup (called a plaque). This may lower the risk that the plaque will break apart and cause a blood clot that can lead …
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… Basics What is angina? Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease , or heart disease. For most people, it feels … blood vessels. The narrowing may be due to a buildup of plaque caused by hardening of the arteries … blood vessels. The narrowing may be due to a buildup of plaque caused by hardening of the arteries …
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… And people who have rheumatoid arthritis seem to develop plaque deposits in arteries ( atherosclerosis ) earlier than … And people who have rheumatoid arthritis seem to develop plaque deposits in arteries ( atherosclerosis ) earlier than …
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… health problems. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? Actionsets are designed to help people … in blood vessels that have a buildup of a substance called plaque. This buildup is called hardening of the arteries or … procedure, called carotid endarterectomy, a surgeon removes plaque buildup in the carotid arteries. During a catheter …
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… Need Them? How the Heart Works Arterial Problems Carotid Artery Disease Carotid Artery Stenting Deep Vein Thrombosis Giant Cell Arteritis … Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement Smoking and Coronary Artery Disease Temporal Artery Biopsy Heart Defects …
