Blockage of a major artery is caused by a blood clot.These clots may form when ________.

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Cholesterol plaques building up in artery walls can cause the formation of blood clots and result in blockage of a major artery. HDL invading artery walls or low dietary intake of cholesterol are not related to clot formation, and LDL failing to remove cholesterol from artery walls may contribute to plaque buildup but not directly to clot formation.

Blockage of a Major Artery Is Caused by a Blood