Condition
Plaque buildup - arteries
David Cohen, M.D.Published 18 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty material is deposited along the walls of arteries.
- This fatty material thickens, hardens, and may eventually block the arteries.
Alternative names
Arteriosclerosis; Hardening of the arteries; Atherosclerosis
Definition
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty material is deposited along the walls of arteries. This fatty material thickens, hardens, and may eventually block the arteries.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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