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Does the lad artery have to be 100% blocked to be dangerous?
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No!: The LAD is a major supplier of blood to the heart, and blockage can cause serious damage. We now believe that most heart attacks occur when a 'vulnerable' plaque (build up of cholesterol deposits in the wall of the artery) ruptures, and platelets stick, causing the artery to completely close. The artery may be only minimally narrowed before this occurs.
Answered 11/13/2019
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