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Atherosclerosis (ath-er-o-skle-RO-sis) is the hardening and narrowing of the arteries. It is caused by the slow buildup of plaque (plak) on the inside of walls of the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to other parts of the body. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in your blood. As it grows, the buildup of plaque narrows the inside of the artery and, in time, may restrict blood flow. 
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Arteries are muscular tubes that carry blood flow away from the heart to the tissues and organs of the body ( by contrast, veins are the return path tubes).
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Atherosclerosis as related to Arteries
- Atherosclerosis - Wikipedia
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- Atherosclerosis - American Heart Association
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- Atherosclerosis - NHLBI
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- InteliHealth:
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- Atherosclerosis - MedlinePlus
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- Arteriosclerosis/Atheroscleros
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- Atherosclerosis
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- Cholesterol & Atherosclerosis – the Artery Connection: Understanding ...
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- Atherosclerosis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of Atherosclerosis ...
Free articles and multimedia from The NY Times, including information on symptoms, diagnosis, ... Atherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. ...
- Heart Clinics Northwest, The Heart Institute, Spokane, Washington, Your ...
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- Arteriosclerosis/atheroscleros
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Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment for hardening of the arteries.
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- Atherosclerosis - Overview
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- CardioSmart: Atherosclerosis
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