Heart Attack Causes: Not just clogged arteries: Mayo Clinic study reveals hidden causes of heart attacks in younger women |
Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body. When they are clear and healthy, blood moves easily to where it is needed. Clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis, occur when fatty deposits and inflammation build up inside the vessel walls (known as plaque), making them narrower…