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Atherosclerosis
human disease / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis[1] in which the wall of the artery has lesions. These lesions may lead to narrowing due to the buildup of atheromatous plaque.[2] There are usually no symptoms.[3]
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When severe, it can cause coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, or kidney failure.