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hardening of the arteries

/ˈhɑːrdənɪŋ əv ði ˈɑːrtəriz/

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/ˈhɑːrdənɪŋ əv ði ˈɑːrtəriz/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, при котором артерии утолщаются, становятся жёсткими и менее эластичными, часто из-за накопления бляшек, что снижает кровоток и увеличивает сердечно-сосудистый риск.

A medical condition in which the arteries become thickened, stiff, and less flexible, often due to plaque buildup, reducing blood flow and increasing cardiovascular risk.

  1. AtherosclerosisB2formal

    A medical condition where the arteries become thick, stiff, and less flexible due to plaque buildup, restricting blood flow.

    ruАтеросклероз

    • Hardening of the arteries can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
    • Doctors recommend a healthy diet to prevent hardening of the arteries.
    • The patient was diagnosed with hardening of the arteries after the scan.