Heart disease caused by the deposit of fatty substances in the walls of the arteries is called

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Atherosclerosis is the gradual buildup of plaques in the arteries, leading to a narrowing and hardening of the arteries, which can eventually lead to heart disease. High cholesterol and emphysema are not correct choices, as they do not specifically refer to the deposit of fatty substances in the arteries. Myocardial infarction is a form of heart disease that occurs when there is a blockage in one of the coronary arteries, but it is not the name for the deposit of fatty substances in the walls of the arteries.

Heart Disease Caused by the Deposit of Fatty Substances in the Walls