A blood clot blocking an artery that is capable of causing a cerebrovascular accident is called an aneurysm.Atherosclerosis,caused by an accumulation of fatty materials,results in narrow and rough arterial walls.

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The first statement is false; the second is true.A blood clot blocking an artery that is capable of causing a cerebrovascular accident is called a thrombus,not an aneurysm.An aneurysm is a weak or thin spot in an arterial wall.Note that cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs)are commonly called strokes.As with cardiovascular disease (CVD),evidence-based research has not produced consistent results in regard to the association between periodontal disease and stroke.

A Blood Clot Blocking an Artery That Is Capable of Causing