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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 Plaques]] build up in the [[Coronary Arteries]] then it causes [[Coronary Heart Disease]] and can lead to a [[Cardiac Arrest|heart attack]]. | : If [[Cholesterol Plaques]] build up in the [[Coronary Arteries]] then it causes [[Coronary Heart Disease]] and can lead to a [[Cardiac Arrest|heart attack]]. | ||
Revision as of 11:15, 7 November 2018
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.