arteries
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By suppressing PCSK9, the treatment helps cells absorb more cholesterol, reducing the amount circulating in the blood and limiting buildup in the arteries.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
I knew her, anyone who has driven through the two main arteries of Los Angeles knows her.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Emergency surgery removed a blood clot that was blocking 90% of one of her arteries, and she was told by doctors she was lucky to be alive.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The scans give you a score measuring the amount of calcium in your arteries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
He held them out to her, and she saw how the veins and arteries in his arms flowed in ridges just beneath his skin and how strong his wrists and fingers were.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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