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What causes heart blockage?
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Plaques: Cholesterol plaques block the coronary arteries of the heart.
Answered 3/25/2013
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How and causes! : Cholesterol accumulation, inflammation and ultimately blood clot formation! genetic abnormalities, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, lack of exercise, obesity and chronic teeth/ gum disease can all lead to blockage.
Answered 4/26/2020
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