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The buildup of fatty substances such as cholesterol and saturated fats inside the artery walls results in which cardiovascular disease?

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Cholesterol plaques form by a process called atherosclerosis. Another name for atherosclerosis is "hardening of the arteries." LDL or "bad cholesterol" is the raw material of cholesterol plaques.
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Answer:Atherosclerosis

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Atherosclerosis occurs when fat, cholestrol or other substances tend to block the walls of the arteries. These deposits are called plaques. This is also called hardening of the arteries. It normally occurs with advancing age. It may also occur in young people. It makes the arteries stiffer.

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