arteries
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An angiogram revealed some abnormalities in his arteries, and Hugh was then diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and told he needed triple bypass surgery, an operation to improve blood flow to the heart.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
At the end of the experiment, they examined plaque buildup in the animals' arteries.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Researchers had previously found that gut microbes can modify bile acids and influence the amount of atherosclerosis, or fatty plaque buildup in the arteries, that develops over time.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Like its cousin, high levels of buildup in arteries threaten heart attacks and strokes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Finally, the Waterworks’ pumping engines were sent into motion and once again water pulsed through the giant arteries to all locations of the city.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
