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| + | [[File:CHDDiagram.png|right|300px|thumb|A [[diagram]] showing the build up of a [[Cholesterol Plaque]] in a [[Coronary Artery]].]] | ||
A [[Cholesterol Plaque]] is a build up of [[fat]] found inside a [[Blood Vessel|blood vessel]]. | A [[Cholesterol Plaque]] is a build up of [[fat]] found inside a [[Blood Vessel|blood vessel]]. | ||
===About Cholesterol Plaques=== | ===About Cholesterol Plaques=== | ||
| − | : If [[Cholesterol | + | : If [[Cholesterol Plaque]]s build up in the [[Coronary Arteries]] then it causes [[Coronary Heart Disease]] and can lead to a [[Cardiac Arrest|heart attack]]. |
Latest revision as of 15:23, 7 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A Cholesterol Plaque is a build up of fat found inside a blood vessel.
About Cholesterol Plaques
- If Cholesterol Plaques build up in the Coronary Arteries then it causes Coronary Heart Disease and can lead to a heart attack.