These can include statins. A blocked artery may require surgical treatment. This could involve inserting a tube into the artery to remove the plaque while leaving behind a stent to support the ...

People with plaque in the blood vessels of their neck have a higher amount of tiny plastic particles in those vessels compared to people with healthy arteries.

The blockage is caused by a progressive build-up of atherosclerosis in the walls of the coronary artery. It can cause angina, or in more severe cases may proceed to a full-blown heart attack.