Iron in coronary artery plaque is a marker of heart attack risk, say researchers

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Iron in coronary artery plaque is a marker of heart attack risk, say researchers

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Plaque in a heart artery looks threatening, but cardiologists know that many of these buildups will not erupt, dislodge and block a vessel, causing a heart attack that can be fatal. Some will, however, and the challenge is to figure out atherosclerotic plaque that is dangerous and treat or remove it.

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Tags: Circulation, Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Thrombotic Event, Cardiologist, Cardiology

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