Plaque formation inside blood vessels begins when the inner lining becomes irritated by high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, or inflammation. The inner lining is a thin layer of cells called the endothelium. When it becomes stressed, tiny openings form that allow cholesterol rich particles to slip beneath the surface. These particles settle in the vessel wall where they become oxidized. Oxidized particles trigger an immune reaction that attracts white blood cells. The white blood cell

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