When grease builds up in your kitchen sink, it can form a clog in your pipe. The same goes for your body: When there's too much cholesterol in your blood, you can develop fatty deposits in your arteries. Over time, these deposits can make it difficult for blood to flow through your arteries. Discover the link between cholesterol and atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis basics
Atherosclerosis — also known as "hardening of the arteries" — involves injury to the inner layer of the artery wall. The damage may stem from high blood pressure and a buildup of fat (cholesterol) in your arteries. Eventually, this buildup narrows the artery and blocks blood flow. Learn the basics of atherosclerosis
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