Progressive build-up of plaque in coronary artery

Plaque may build-up in a coronary artery at the site of a tear in the lining of the vessel.



Review Date:11/14/2005
Reviewed By: Steven Kang, MD, Division of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group, Oakland, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.