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Why do arteries become clogged?

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Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a disease in which fatty deposits cause the arteries to become narrower, increasing blood pressure and eventually obstructing blood flow. The heart muscles become starved for oxygen, which triggers a tight, crushing chest pain on exertion, known as angina. Prolonged oxygen starvation kills off heart muscle cells, triggering a heart attack. Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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