atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
ˌa-thə-ˌrō-sklə-ˈrō-səs 
: an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
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Vascular dementia, the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease, can be caused by atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries that can lead to heart attacks, stroke, blood clots and more, all of which can further damage the body and brain.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 18 June 2024
Ornish had previously developed the program to address heart disease risk and showed that the combination of improved diet, exercise, stress reduction, and social engagement could significantly lower the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease.
—Alice Park, TIME, 7 June 2024
While saturated fat contributes to an elevated serum cholesterol concentration that promotes atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries), TMAO is thought to increase inflammation at the site of clogging, increasing the pace and magnitude of atherosclerosis.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The actor’s cause of death was listed as positional asphyxia due to acute alcohol intoxication, with coronary artery atherosclerosis as a contributing condition, per the outlet.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2024
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 18 June 2024
Ornish had previously developed the program to address heart disease risk and showed that the combination of improved diet, exercise, stress reduction, and social engagement could significantly lower the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease.
—Alice Park, TIME, 7 June 2024
While saturated fat contributes to an elevated serum cholesterol concentration that promotes atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries), TMAO is thought to increase inflammation at the site of clogging, increasing the pace and magnitude of atherosclerosis.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The actor’s cause of death was listed as positional asphyxia due to acute alcohol intoxication, with coronary artery atherosclerosis as a contributing condition, per the outlet.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2024
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atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
ˌath-ə-rō-sklə-ˈrō-səs
: hardening and thickening of the walls of arteries due to deposit of fatty substances in the inner layer
Medical Definition
atherosclerosis
noun
ath·ero·scle·ro·sis
ˌath-ə-rō-sklə-ˈrō-səs
plural atheroscleroses
-ˌsēz
: an arteriosclerosis characterized by atheromatous deposits in and fibrosis of the inner layer of the arteries
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