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Old 05-20-19, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Lemond1985
"90% blockage in a carotid artery"? In a professional triathlete? How is that even possible, you would think the intense workouts would blast that plaque right out.
Yes. It's called a widowmaker. https://myheart.net/articles/the-widowmaker/
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