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An arterial condition in which there is thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries—resulting in decreased blood supply—especially to the lower extremities and cerebrum is known as hardening of the arteries

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Atherosclerosis is a disorder in which arteries become narrowed because of cholesterol, becomes hardened by fibrous tissue and calcification. This can cause heart attack or stroke.
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