The Effects of Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Treatments on Severity of Coronary Artery Disease

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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?

Coronary artery disease is plaque buildup in the walls of blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. It takes years to develop and may not …

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