There is no easy way to unclog an artery once plaque has built up. However, dietary choices, exercise, and avoiding smoking can improve cardiovascular health and stop blockages from worsening.

College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular ...

The condition is “high-risk” plaque, once narrowly defined as plaque built up in the arteries that is likely to rupture, possibly leading to an acute heart attack or sudden cardiac death.