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The more calcium you have in your coronary arteries, the more plaque you have. The more plaque, the higher your risk for coronary artery disease. The ...
Plaque can cause an artery to become narrowed or blocked. If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form. Plaque and blood clots can reduce blood flow through an ...
In an endarterectomy, plaque is separated from an artery wall. Angioplasty involves temporarily inserting and inflating a tiny balloon to widen the clogged ...
For 29 years, a U.S. Navy plaque has hung in an exam room of Donn Dexter, M.D. It commemorates his military service as a hospital corpsman on[...] By Joel ...
Compare symptoms. Scalp psoriasis. Inflamed skin covered with scales or with oily, crusted patches called plaques; Patches that may extend beyond the hairline ...
Plaque limits blood flow. Sometimes, plaque also breaks apart. That can lead to a heart attack or stroke. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. This is ...
However, chlorhexidine does not prevent plaque and tartar from forming; proper tooth brushing and flossing are still necessary and important. Chlorhexidine is ...
Cardiovascular interventionalist Rajiv Gulati, M.D., Ph.D., says, “SCAD is not related to plaque buildup that more commonly causes coronary blockages; it's a ...
Review of your dental and medical history and conditions that may contribute to your symptoms. Looking at your teeth, gums, mouth and tongue for signs of plaque ...
Kullo, M.D., and his team, are studying the genetics of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases—a fancy way to say "plaque buildup in your arteries," and ...
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