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Artherosclerosis The cause of coronary artery disease, in which the walls of the coronary arteries thicken due to the accumulation of plaque in the blood vessels. Mentioned in: Sildenafil Citrate How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Artherosclerosis Risk in Young Adults (ARYA) Study. She reports that between the first and last decades of the 20th century; respiratory problems dropped by 70%; heart-valve disease, by 90%; artherosclerosis (blockage of the arteries), by 60%; and joint and back problems, by 30%. In the absence of these receptors, LDL cholesterol builds up in the bloodstream, leading to artherosclerosis and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. |
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