. . . . . . . . . . . "CSP: age, lifestyle, diet, and gene related degeneration of arteries due to deposition of lipoid plaques (atheromas) on inner arterial walls; main cause of coronary artery disease, a leading cause of death.,CHV: deposition of cholesterol and lipid in the inner layer of the blood vessel,CHV: deposition of cholesterol and lipid in the inner layer of the blood vessel,CHV: deposition of cholesterol and lipid in the inner layer of the blood vessel,CHV: deposition of cholesterol and lipid in the inner layer of the blood vessel,MEDLINEPLUS:

Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. That limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your body and can lead to serious problems, including