Inflammation contributes to heart attack risk by reacting to cholesterol buildup in artery walls; the immune system releases inflammation-producing chemicals to remove the cholesterol, forming a fibrous cap over the plaque that can rupture and cause blood clots.

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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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• inflammation concept
• cholesterol concept
• immune system concept
• heart attack concept