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Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death and disability globally, largely driven by myocardial infarction (MI ...

Calcium deposits can form in blood vessels throughout the body, including arteries of the heart ... Throughout the day, bacteria builds up on the teeth, forming a film called plaque. This film can be ...

As you enter your 40s, the quiet build-up of plaque in your arteries, a process called atherosclerosis, can become a major threat to your heart health. This decade marks a significant turning ...

MEANING - WITHOUT SCREENING - YOU WON'T KNOW YOU HAVE IT...UNTIL ITS TOO LATE. HIGH CHOLESTEROL CAN CAUSE PLAQUE TO BUILD UP IN YOUR ARTERIES... WHICH CAN RESULT IN A HEART ATTACK OR STROKE. DOCTORS ...