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- An overview of the causes and symptoms of atherosclerosis
- A rundown of the procedures used to diagnose and treat atherosclerosis
- Details on alternative treatments, preventive measures, and prognosis
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Definition
Atherosclerosis is the buildup of a waxy plaque on the inside of blood vessels. In Greek, athere means gruel, and skleros means hard. Atherosclerosis is often called arteriosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis (from the Greek arteria, meaning artery) is a general term for hardening of the arteries. Arteriosclerosis can occur in several forms, including atherosclerosis.
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