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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with atherosclerosis..
Orificial atherosclerotic lesions are much less likely to respond to balloon dilation alone because they are essentially composed of aortic plaque, which cannot be effectively cracked and remodeled in a durable manner by a balloon alone.
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Atherosclerotic means Of, pertaining to, or afflicted with atherosclerosis..
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Orificial atherosclerotic lesions are much less likely to respond to balloon dilation alone because they are essentially composed of aortic plaque, which cannot be effectively cracked and remodeled in a durable manner by a balloon alone.
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