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Is a blocked artery and and a blocked blood vessel the same thing?
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Blood vessel: A blood vessel can be one of 3- artery, vein or capillary. A blocked blood vessel can be a blocked artery, blocked vein or blocked capillary.
Answered 7/6/2012
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