Plaque is a buildup of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances, on the inside walls of the arteries. This buildup narrows the arteries, limiting blood flow. Over time, the plaque hardens, which is why atherosclerosis is sometimes referred to as “hardening of the arteries.”
Plaque is a buildup of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances, on the inside walls of the arteries. This buildup narrows the arteries, limiting blood flow. Over time, the plaque hardens, which is why atherosclerosis is sometimes referred to as “hardening of the arteries.”