Arterial Plaque: How Heart Plaques Affect Cardiovascular Health
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Heart plaques are the build-up of substances like cholesterol and calcium in the coronary arteries. Learn how plaque affects your risk of heart disease.
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What Is Coronary Artery Disease: Symptoms, Causes
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Atherosclerosis and Stroke American Stroke Association
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Atherosclerotic vascular disease
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The Warning Signs of Clogged Arteries
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Coronary Artery Disease - Heart Disease - St Vincent's Heart Health
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UtahAir - Heart Disease and Heart Attacks
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Major Study of Atherosclerotic Plaque Deposits Shows Potential Breakthrough in Determining Risk for Heart Attacks
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What Causes Heart Failure? - Heart Failure Patient Education Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research
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Coronary Artery Disease - Heart Disease - St Vincent's Heart Health
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Atherosclerosis Nature Reviews Disease Primers
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A closer look at heart disease risk - Harvard Health