Question

Fatty plaques that build up on the walls of the coronary arteries can eventually

lead to heart attacks. What is the mechanism through which this happens?

Answer 1

Atherosclerosis, sometimes called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fat (cholesterol) and calcium build up inside the lining of the artery wall, forming a substance called plaque. Over time, the fat and calcium buildup narrows the artery and blocks blood flow through it.

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