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Atherosclerosis is a pathological process that leads to the progressive formation of localized deposits composed mainly of fat and cholesterol and platelets (atheromas or atherosclerotic plaques) within the walls of medium- and large-sized arteries, resulting in a reduction in their caliber and the space available for blood flow.

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