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In the United States, atherosclerosis is a common disease that affects the
arteries, producing a loss of elasticity and a hardening of the arterial wall.
It often is characterized by the formation of hard deposits (plaques) along the
inner wall of the a... |
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What are the carotid arteries?
Two carotid arteries (one on each side of the neck) supply most of the blood to the brain. The carotid arteries can easily be felt on
each side of the neck immediately below the angle of the jaw. There are two smaller
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People who have more than one specific risk factor for coronary heart
disease (CHD) may be at much greater risk for CHD than people with no risk
factors. Take the quiz below:
1) Do you have high blood pressure?
This condition strains the heart and ... |
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A minimally invasive procedure to clear plaque-filled neck
arteries is as effective as traditional surgery in patients at high risk for
open surgery, according to new Cleveland Clinic-led research. The minimally
invasive treatment uses a stent in combin... |
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