Another name for "hardening of the arteries" is _______

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TFauchery

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on: Apr 1, 2019

Another name for "hardening of the arteries" is ________.

◦ angina pectoris
◦ myocardial infarction
◦ atherosclerosis
◦ embolism

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Bison

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Reply #1 on: Apr 1, 2019

atherosclerosis

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Bison

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You're welcome

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