Research Shows Why Certain Arterial Plaques Can Turn Deadly

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Research Shows Why Certain Arterial Plaques Can Turn Deadly

A common misconception about arterial plaque is that it inevitably leads to a heart attack or a stroke. New research at Columbia University Medical Center, however, sheds light on why so few plaques in any given individual actually cause a problem. Furthermore, the research has identified a key protein that may promote the conversion from benign to dangerous plaques.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Stroke, Thrombotic Event, Protein