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A member asked:

How quick can an artery block up from 60% mid lad ..and how dangerous is it as im quite scared ...?

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Depends on the cause: It depends on the cause and needs to be corrected.If you have elevated cholesterol and start taking drugs like statins it can be partly reversed and heart attack and stroke prevented check with your doctor.

Dr Summerfield agreed

Answered 6/2/2013

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