Plaque Formation
Plaque is a fatty substance in
the blood which often builds up in and around the smooth arterial muscles. Clot
forming platelets can accumulate on this. Due to the formation of the plaque,
blockage of the vessels starts, restricting the blood flow.
The atherosclerosis plaque can
block a part or whole of the “affected” artery and “atherosclerosis” is the
result. The partial blockage of oxygen rich blood to the heart often results in
chest pain. When the blockage is total, it can result in a heart attack.
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