Atherosclerosis:

Buildup of fatty deposits on the inner surface of arteries that leads to plaque formation; eventually these deposits can block blood flow through arteries, leading to ischemia (inadequate blood supply to tissue) or infarction (death of tissue due to prolonged loss of blood supply).

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