... of the artery (lumen) and compromise blood supply to surrounding tissue Advanced lesion: soft cholesterol core increases in size and has a hard shell that may crack and lead to blood clot formation and additional blockage within the vessel Lesion growth triggers symptoms of coronary disease that require medical attention Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease Treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) is ... ...

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