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A member 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.
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It is fluffy : The plaque is fluffy and unstable and it can be sheared by the blood flow . Statins will help stabilize it .
Answered 2/28/2016
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