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What is atherosclerosis? What is the result of atherosclerosis?

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Its a disease of many other things that contribute to narrowing of your arteries. Its plaque causing disease and can affect oxygen levels and eventually cause or contribute serious or non fatal strokes.

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Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on the inner walls.

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Atherosclerosis often has no symptoms until a plaque ruptures or the buildup is severe enough to block blood flow.

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