The nurse uses which statement to best describe the link between atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease?

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Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries, which can lead to narrowing and hardening of the arteries. When atherosclerotic plaques block the inside of the coronary arteries, this reduces blood flow to the heart muscle, causing coronary artery disease. Ischemia, or inadequate blood supply, can result from this blockage, but it is not directly caused by the plaques breaking off or rupturing. Spasms around the atherosclerotic areas may contribute to ischemia, but they are not the primary cause of coronary artery disease.

The Nurse Uses Which Statement to Best Describe the Link