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11/22/2010 Print E-mail Hardening of the arteries -- medically called atherosclerosis -- occurs when a combination of fat, cholesterol and calcium sticks to the inside of the vessels that carry blood to your heart. The U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says atherosclerosis can lead to: Related News Health Tip: Your Doctor Has Prescribed Cardiac Rehabilitation Tiniest Newborns With Down Syndrome Face Other Health Risks Doubling Frequency of Dialysis May Help Kidney Failure Patients E. Coli Could Have Long Term Effect on Heart
