Inside Artery Disease: Peripheral and Carotid Artery Diseases
OCT 28, 2024Just as the pipes in your house can become clogged over years of use, the human body’s miles of arteries can become narrowed due to the buildup of plaque.
Read MoreOne in every three Americans will get heart disease during their lifetime. One in three.
It will affect your friends, family and co-workers. One in three.
Look at the person to your right. Look at the person to your left. Now, remember: ONE IN THREE.
Staggering, isn’t it?
Just as the pipes in your house can become clogged over years of use, the human body’s miles of arteries can become narrowed due to the buildup of plaque.
Read MoreHigh cholesterol is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to a serious heart condition called atherosclerosis.
Read MoreMany people put up with symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, or explain away a heart murmur that’s actually a sign of something more serious.
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