The rupture of a fibrous cap over arterial plaque releases cholesterol, inflammatory cells, and chemicals into the artery, which causes a blood clot to form and block blood flow.

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  What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health

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• What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health www.health.harvard.edu Harvard Health Publishing via serper

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• cholesterol concept
• blood flow concept
• inflammatory cells concept