Inflammation triggers LDL cholesterol to adhere to arterial walls, which causes plaques to become unstable and rupture, potentially leading to blood clots that block blood supply to the heart.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Cedars-Sinai
  A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai

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• A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai www.cedars-sinai.org Cedars-Sinai via serper

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• inflammation concept
• heart concept