Arterial Plaque by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Arterial plaque is a fatty deposit inside an arterial wall; characteristic of atherosclerosis. Arterial plaques occur when fatty material is deposited along the walls of arteries. This fatty material thickens, hardens, and may eventually block the arteries. If the arterial plaques happen to occur in the coronary arteries, further blockage through a blood clot or spasm can lead to chest pain or a heart attack. Clots can also form around the arterial plaque deposits, further interfering with blood flow and posing added danger if they break off and travel to the heart, lungs, or brain. Many physicians now suspect that there is an immune system component to the problem (inflammation may help cause arterial plaques). Arterial plaques can cause erection problems, including impotence.

Arterial Plaque questions
Q. Can arterial plaque be reduced or eliminated? If so, what can I do about it?
   A. See atherosclerosis for suggestions.