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lracut11

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What are the similarities and differences between coronary heart disease and stroke?

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On average, how much do Americans spend per person per week on food purchases?
 a. 23
  b. 35
  c. 44
  d. 51


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Both conditions are caused by atherosclerosis, characterized by a narrowing and hardening of the blood vessels. When coronary arteries are affected it can cause coronary heart disease. When cerebral arteries are affected it can cause a stroke.

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