Oakland Gardens, NY

A 26-year-old male asked:

Where do soft plaques come,from? the ones in the heart artery?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Robert Fietsamanswered

Surgery - Thoracic 37 years experience

Cholesterol: Hard plaques have a good amount of calcium, the building block of bones. Soft ones, usually have more lipids or cholesterol.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A member asked about a member:

Could dissolving with effective supplementation "plaque" from inflamed arteries dislodge and cause stroke or heart attack pre-maturely? %?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 61-year-old male asked:

Rupturing of soft plaque in arteries can cause problems. What is the best way to control the breaking off of soft plaque to prevent heart attacks,etc?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year-old male asked:

What would cause the plaque in heart arteries to SUDDENLY rupture then form a clot then cause a Heart Attack? what are the reasons behind rupturing? Thank you.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year-old member asked:

Can heart arteries harden from causes other than plaque build up?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year-old male asked about a 22-year-old male:

My cholestrl overal is 170 mg/dl - HDL - 43 LDL - 104 - triglycerides - 106, how long does it take for heart artery plaque buildup? Shld i be concrnd?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Last updated Nov 24, 2014

Found in:

People also asked

Can a heart attack to occur resulting from a cause other than plaque build up in the heart arteries (e.G., muscular compression of arteries)?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

How much blockage in artery or arteries can cause a heart attack. Also does blockage come from plaque and clot.

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

What tests show plaque in your arteries of your heart? If my chest gets heavy during an argument could that be angina?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Can you tell me in order to get a heart attack, the artery to the heart has to be blocked by a build up of fat; plaque, so that little or no blood goes thru. right?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Is it true that cocoa helps prevent plaque from building up in the arteries and may reduce the risk of heart disease?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.