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atheromaFurring-up of the interior of an artery by deposits, mainly of cholesterol, within its walls. Associated with atherosclerosis, atheroma has the effect of narrowing the lumen (channel) of the artery, thus restricting blood flow. This predisposes to a number of conditions, including thrombosis, angina, and stroke. |
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The hook: Iceland Health Maximum Strength Omega-3 fish oil is recommended by the American Heart Association, and studies have proven that it prevents heart attacks and strokes, cleans out arterial plaque, and prevents blood from clotting in the heart, according to the ad in USA Today Another small study showed that drinking the juice daily for a couple of years could reduce arterial plaque by 30 percent. Four years later, arterial plaque had diminished in the pravastatin group but thickened in the placebo group, report the researchers, led by scientists at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. |
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