arteries
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Researchers had previously found that gut microbes can modify bile acids and influence the amount of atherosclerosis, or fatty plaque buildup in the arteries, that develops over time.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
He was airlifted to the Cleveland Clinic’s main hospital, where doctors performed an emergency procedure to remove blood clots from his arteries and heart.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Like its cousin, high levels of buildup in arteries threaten heart attacks and strokes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Today, blocked coronary arteries are often reopened quickly, and patients also receive powerful therapies such as statins, antiplatelet drugs, and other evidence-based treatments.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Gnarled lumps of red arteries and blue veins gave Percy some footholds when he had to climb, but the going was slow.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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