arteries
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At the end of the experiment, they examined plaque buildup in the animals' arteries.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Today, excess abdominal fat is a major risk factor because it can trigger chronic inflammation that damages arteries, cardiac tissue and kidneys, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Barbabella also said an ultrasound of the carotid arteries showed normal results without providing specific metrics.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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
Its foremost symptom was a sensation of heat that on occasion flamed in the nerve endings of his forehead until the arteries in his temples pulsed visibly.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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