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What can cause a blocked artery?

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Smoking: The main cause of arterial blockages is the condition known as atherosclerosis, commonly called hardening of the arteries. The major preventable or modifiable risk factor is smoking.

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Answered 11/10/2019

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Most common: Cause is atherosclerosis (cholesterol build up) but dissection is another much much more rare cause.

Answered 6/22/2017

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