Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and one of its most dangerous contributors is a condition known as atherosclerosis, commonly called clogged arteries.
What makes clogged arteries so dangerous is that they often develop silently over many years. Plaque—a mixture of cholesterol, fat, calcium, inflammatory cells, and other substances—gradually builds up inside artery walls. As the arteries narrow, blood flow becomes restricted, forcing the heart to work harder and reducing oxygen delivery throughout the body.
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is responsible for nearly 18 million deaths every year worldwide. In the United States alone, someone dies from cardiovascular disease approximately every 33 seconds.
