Hardening of the arteries
Alternative names
Arteriosclerosis; Atherosclerosis; Plaque buildup - arteries
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.
Last revised: December 2, 2012
by Arthur A. Poghosian, M.D.
by Arthur A. Poghosian, M.D.
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