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atherosclerosisThickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, associated with atheroma. Arteriosclerosis is often loosely used as a synonym. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| pneumoniae in atherosclerosis is supported by seroepidemiologic studies and detection in atherosclerotic lesions by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), immunohistologic analysis, culture, and electron microscopy (2,3). This risk is the result of increased inflammation in atherosclerotic plaques, contributing to plaque rupture. A coroner's report listed the cause of death for Robert Cooke, 77, of Newhall as atherosclerotic heart disease, a degeneration of the arteries. |
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