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Medical Conditions - Atheroma

Atheroma is the build-up of plaque that gets adhered to the arteries. These plaques are also known as atherosclerotic plaque. The plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, connective tissue, and inflammatory cells.

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Can stomach issues cause chest pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, keeping in mind the strong family history of heart disease, any chest pain can mimic heart-related pain. However, this may or may not be related to the heart.

My cone CT shows calcified atheroma noted in internal arteries. What is the diagnosis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the report (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) you have attached.

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