arteries

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Barbabella also said an ultrasound of the carotid arteries showed normal results without providing specific metrics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Like its cousin, high levels of buildup in arteries threaten heart attacks and strokes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

According to the report, Brendon also had a “markedly enlarged heart,” “moderate” blockage in some of his left arteries and small bowel inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

High levels of cholesterol in the bloodstream can lead to hypercholesterolemia, a condition that damages arteries and raises the risk of heart disease.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Its foremost symptom was a sensation of heat that on occasion flamed in the nerve endings of his forehead until the arteries in his temples pulsed visibly.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson