What Causes Clogged Arteries? A Visual Guide
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Result No. 1: Heart attack
"My Chest Hurts"
If atherosclerosis narrows the arteries surrounding your heart, or if a clot forms and prevents blood from traveling to your heart muscle, it can cause chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. This is known as coronary artery disease.
Next: Result No. 2: Stroke
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