How to Use atherosclerosis in a Sentence

atherosclerosis

noun
  • These plaques are signs of atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attack and stroke.
    — Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 27 Dec. 2019
  • New research linked poor sleep with atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque on artery walls.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • That process, know as atherosclerosis, can cause a heart attack or stroke.
    — Courtney Perkes, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2017
  • In the present study, the drug’s effects were seen in lean mice prone to high cholesterol and atherosclerosis.
    — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Too much cholesterol can create plaque that builds up in your arteries, known as atherosclerosis.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 2 June 2023
  • For men with ischemic heart disease, it’s been linked to the progression of carotid atherosclerosis.
    — Alan Hedge, Time, 15 Apr. 2020
  • Unchecked, atherosclerosis can lead to serious health issues such as heart attack or stroke.
    — Consumer Reports, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2018
  • That may contribute to more weight gain and raise risk factors for heart disease, such as atherosclerosis and cholesterol.
    — Alice Park, Time, 21 June 2017
  • This is strong evidence for atherosclerosis, the cause of the blockages in the arteries that can lead to a heart attack.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2021
  • They typically are caused by atherosclerosis in the artery that feeds the brainstem or by a big clot that originates in the heart and lodges in that artery.
    — Adam Goldman, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2021
  • This can contribute to a waxy buildup of plaque that makes your arteries narrow and stiff, also known as atherosclerosis.
    — Amy Norton, SELF, 12 Dec. 2023
  • That’s why caged parrots are prone to atherosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke, Windsor says.
    — Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
  • This process is known as atherosclerosis – the build-up of fatty, inflamed plaques in arteries – and is a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.
    — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Part of the body's response to this inflammation results in build-up of cholesterol plaque, or atherosclerosis.
    — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
  • The manner of death was likely atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries, Truman said.
    — Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024
  • This condition, called atherosclerosis, increases the chance of a clot blocking blood flow, which can result in a heart attack or stroke.
    — Jill U. Adams, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2018
  • Known as atherosclerosis, this condition increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
    — Elizabeth Millard, Time, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The condition that puts me at risk of pulling a Jim Fixx is the same one Jim Fixx had — atherosclerosis.
    — Matt Fitzgerald, Outside Online, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Stroke deaths climbed into fourth place, in tandem with heart disease, sharing the same dangers from atherosclerosis and clotting problems.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 8 Aug. 2024
  • At a mechanical level, blood vessels can get clogged by the fat-and-calcium plaque of atherosclerosis.
    — Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2019
  • Over time, inflammation can cause plaque to collect in blood vessels, a condition known as atherosclerosis that can lead to heart attack or stroke.
    — Sara Harrison, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2019
  • This source of chronic inflammation has been tied to the acceleration of atherosclerosis, and it is made worse by stress.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 10 Mar. 2022
  • In this latest study, the researchers used mice predisposed to atherosclerosis, with the animals also fed a high-fat diet.
    — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The responsiveness of the big arteries is a great predictor of your risk of atherosclerosis.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 Mar. 2020
  • This happens because of atherosclerosis, which is the narrowing of blood vessels from plaque build-up made of fat, cholesterol, and other substances.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Inflammation is a core factor in atherosclerosis, the buildup of arterial plaque that can lead to heart attacks.
    — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
  • In atherosclerosis, fatty deposits called plaques build up in arteries.
    — Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
  • In turn, the amount of calcium detected serves to reflect the degree of advanced atherosclerosis.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 8 Mar. 2018
  • The flavonoids in dark chocolate may reduce the risk of heart disease by protecting against atherosclerosis and reducing high blood pressure and blood lipid levels.
    — Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The cause was dementia caused by cerebral atherosclerosis, said a son, Charles Mercier.
    — Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2018

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