Which of the following is a major mechanism by which atherosclerosis leads to ischemic heart disease?
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Correct answer: Lipid-cored plaque narrowing the arterial lumen
Atherosclerosis forms a plaque with a lipid core and fibrous cap that progressively narrows the arterial lumen, reducing coronary flow and causing ischemia.
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