26/03/2026
Your arteries don’t get blocked overnight… it starts silently.
Atherosclerosis is the hidden process where plaque (cholesterol, fat, calcium) builds up inside your arteries, slowly restricting blood flow. It often begins with damage to the artery lining caused by smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, or high LDL cholesterol.
Over time, this buildup can narrow arteries by 50–70% before symptoms like chest pain, leg pain while walking, or high BP even show up. The real danger? A sudden plaque rupture can trigger a blood clot, leading to a heart attack or stroke.
The scary part: many people have NO symptoms.
Prevention is your biggest weapon: control cholesterol, exercise daily, avoid smoking, and eat a fiber-rich diet.
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