Cholesterol crystals incite inflammation in coronary arteries

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 16:00 in Health & Medicine

Cholesterol crystals, known to be a catalyst for heart attacks and strokes, also cause cells to send out danger signals that can lead to the inflammation and hardening of arteries, according to a Michigan State University cardiologist.

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