The immune system contributes to arterial plaque instability by releasing inflammation-producing chemicals to remove cholesterol that has invaded the artery wall, which can eventually eat away at the fibrous cap covering the plaque.

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

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