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Atherosclerosis Disorder Cholesterol Calcium Build Up Inside Walls Blood

Front What is atherosclerosis?
Back In this disorder, cholesterol and calcium build-up inside the walls of blood vessels, forming plaque. More than 60% of people older than 65 years ahve atherosclerotic disease.

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