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2. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   Atherosclerosis: Overview. This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Atherosclerosis happens when a fatty substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries.

3. Arterial occlusion - Wikipedia

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   Treatment for arterial occlusion varies depending on the extent of blockage. In severe cases, surgical intervention is needed to remove the blockage from the affected artery. Currently, there are 3 types of surgical approaches, including surgical bypass, endarterectomy, and embolectomy.

4. Carotid artery stenosis - Wikipedia

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   Atherosclerosis causes plaque to form within the carotid artery walls, usually at the fork where the common carotid artery divides into the internal and external carotid artery. The plaque build-up can narrow or constrict the artery lumen, a condition called stenosis. Rupture of the plaque can release atherosclerotic debris or blood clots into ...

5. Carotid endarterectomy - Wikipedia

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   The carotid artery is the large vertical artery in red. The blood supply to the common carotid artery starts at the arch of the aorta (left) or the subclavian artery (right). The common carotid artery divides into the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery. Plaque often builds up at that division, and a carotid endarterectomy ...

6. Can shoulder pain be a sign of a heart attack? Here's what ...

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   Thankfully, despite 100% blockage in a key artery, Tony survived and underwent surgery to insert stents that opened up the clogged areas. Was this a miracle? Sure seems like it, and perhaps Tony ...

7. Coronary occlusion - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms include chest pain or angina, shortness of breath, and fatigue. [6]A completely blocked coronary artery will cause a heart attack. [6] Common heart attack symptoms include chest pain or angina, pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck jaw, teeth or the upper belly, cold sweats, fatigue, heartburn, nausea, shortness of breath, or lightheadedness.