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Which of the Following Is True of Progress in the Treatment

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Which of the following is true of progress in the treatment and prevention of CHD in the United States?


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Neurofibrillary Tangles

Aggregates of hyperphosphorylated tau protein that are most commonly known as a primary marker of Alzheimer's disease.

Plaques

Deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin in the inner lining of an artery which can lead to atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases.

Dementia

A state of mental deterioration characterized by impaired memory and intellect and by altered personality and behavior.

Pulmonary Embolism

A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, typically caused by blood clots that travel from the legs or other parts of the body.

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