Atherosclerosis
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A condition in which certain blood vessels (arteries) are clogged and have hardened. Atherosclerosis is caused by fat and cholesterol deposits (plaque) that block blood flow to certain parts of the body. It increases a person's chance (risk) of having a heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, or other diseases involving the arteries.
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