Hard truths about hardening of the arteries.(HEALTH BEAT)(Atherosclerosis) From: USA Today (Magazine) | Date: September 1, 2007| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2007 Society for the Advancement of Education. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

ATHEROSCLEROSIS, commonly called hardening of the arteries, causes heart attacks and strokes, as well as ravaging many other of the body's organs. It is on the rise worldwide and threatens to become a major cause of death, disability, and loss of useful life years not only in Western societies, but in the developing world. However, there is much that can be done to reduce the risk of suffering from this condition and its complications.

Arteries supply blood pumped by the heart to all of the body's tissues and organs. These remarkable structures are not just lifeless tubes ...

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