Understanding Atherosclerosis

This artery-narrowing buildup of plaque can be dangerous to health, wherever in the body it occurs.

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About half of Americans between the ages of 45 and 84 have some degree of atherosclerosis, and many don’t even know it. That’s worrisome because atherosclerosis can lead to a heart attack or stroke, as well as other life-threatening conditions, including kidney failure.

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