As a medical professional with expertise in cardiovascular health, I can explain the causes of blocked arteries. The primary cause of blocked arteries is a condition known as atherosclerosis. This is a process where various substances, including blood, fats such as cholesterol, and other materials, accumulate on the walls of your arteries. Over time, these accumulations can form deposits known as plaques. These plaques can cause the arteries to narrow, reducing blood flow, and in some cases, they may even block the arteries entirely. Additionally, these plaques have the potential to rupture, which can cause the formation of a blood clot, further obstructing the artery. read more >>

Atherosclerosis is a process in which blood, fats such as cholesterol and other substances build up on your artery walls. Eventually, deposits called plaques may form. The deposits may narrow �� or block �� your arteries. These plaques can also rupture, causing a blood clot.read more >>