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Abnormal aging of blood vessels (atherosclerosis). This condition occurs when deposits of cholesterol and other substances (plaques) build up in your arteries ...
One of the defining characteristics of Alzheimer's disease is the presence of toxic amyloid plaques that build up in patients' brains.
Millions of Americans have coronary artery disease caused by plaque buildup in their blood vessels. But once heart disease starts, can the damage be undone?
Learn about this common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches and how you can combine medications with self-care habits to manage it.
However, chlorhexidine does not prevent plaque and tartar from forming; proper tooth brushing and flossing are still necessary and important. Chlorhexidine is ...
Examine your mouth to look for plaque and tartar buildup and check for easy bleeding. Measure how deep the pockets are between your gums and teeth by ...
Plaque, made up mainly of calcium, fats and cholesterol, builds up slowly over time. Calcium is deposited in the lining of heart arteries as the body repairs ...
It's different from plaque that can build up in blood vessels or on your teeth. It can be felt under the skin of the penis as flat lumps or a band of hard ...
If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form. Plaques and blood clots can reduce blood flow through an artery. Chest pain associated with myocardial ischemia can ...
Cholesterol drugs. Medications can help lower bad cholesterol and reduce plaque buildup in the arteries. · Beta blockers. These drugs slow the heart rate.
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