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arterial plaque

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Noun1.arterial plaque - a fatty deposit inside an arterial wall; characteristic of atherosclerosis
plaque - (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body


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Byline: ANI Washington, May 6 (ANI): Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center say that they have gained significant insights into why certain arterial plaques in any given individual eventually lead to an acute blood clot, a heart attack, a stroke, or even sudden death.
There are studies that show that HDL can act as a virtual Roto-Rooster for clogging blood vessels, pushing out bad cholesterol and causing a slowdown in the build-up of arterial plaque, the substance that leads to the hardening of the arteries.
 
 
 
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