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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … arteries can be narrowed and damaged by plaque buildup ( atherosclerosis ). This plaque may limit blood flow to the brain. If …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? 1 … disease occurs when fatty deposits called plaque (say "plak") build up inside the … and supply it with blood and oxygen. When plaque builds up, it can narrow the arteries. …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for … because of how coronary artery disease and plaque happen in your arteries. Even if you get … doctor finds and treats the places where plaque narrows the artery and limits blood …
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… Overview What is coronary artery disease? Coronary artery disease is the … . This means that fatty deposits called plaque (say "plak") build up inside the … it is called coronary artery disease. When plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, the …
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… Condition Basics What is carotid artery disease? A carotid artery on each side … disease occurs when a substance called plaque builds up in either or both arteries. … and limit blood flow to the brain. If this plaque breaks open, it may form a blood clot. …
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… Surgery Overview Coronary artery bypass is surgery to treat coronary artery disease. It helps blood make a detour, … heart muscle. This is also called coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or bypass surgery. …
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… Treatment Overview Carotid artery stenting: Overview Carotid artery … these arteries. This buildup is called plaque. When one or both of your carotid … these arteries. This buildup is called plaque. When one or both of your carotid …
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… Condition Basics What is renal artery stenosis? Renal artery stenosis is the … is a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque. It can happen in either or both renal … is a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque. It can happen in either or both renal …
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… can take to decrease your chance of coronary artery disease and a heart attack . Smoking … arteries, where they can develop into a hard plaque and atherosclerosis. Reduces the amount … arteries, where they can develop into a hard plaque and atherosclerosis. Reduces the amount …
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… to open a blocked or narrow coronary artery. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels … muscle. Coronary artery disease can cause plaque to build up inside the walls of the coronary arteries. Plaque is made up of extra cholesterol, …
