The path to a myocardial infarction starts with a fat-filled plaque blocking a coronary artery. This condition is called ________.

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Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fat-filled plaques in the walls of arteries, which can cause blockages and lead to a heart attack. Coronary bypass, stent, and angioplasty are all treatments for atherosclerosis, but not the initial condition itself.

The Path to a Myocardial Infarction Starts with a Fat-Filled