Atheroma (plaque) is the main cause of cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks, strokes and angina.It is also referred to as atherosclerosis and hardening of the arteries.
It is a build up of fatty deposits inside the lumen of the artery. If left untreated Atheroma can build up over time and partially or fully block arteries resulting in ill health and death.
Sometimes a minute crack on the inside wall of the blood vessel can cause a blood clot to form over the Atheroma, and this may block the artery completely.
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