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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Plaque
  1. Dental Exam: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... A dental cleaning to remove the buildup of plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that coats your ... hygienist will use small, metal tools to scrape plaque and tartar from your teeth: Plaque is a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/dental-exam - Medical Tests
  2. Cholesterol Levels: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... cause the buildup of a sticky substance called plaque in your arteries. Over time, plaque can narrow your arteries or fully block them. ... cholesterol. High VLDL levels have been linked to plaque buildup in the arteries. VLDL isn't usually ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/cholesterol-levels - Medical Tests
  3. Heart Disease Risk Assessment: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This is a condition where plaque (fatty deposits) build up in the walls of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/heart-disease-risk-assessment - Medical Tests
  4. Lipoprotein (a) Blood Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... up in your arteries and form blockages called plaques. This condition is known as atherosclerosis or "hardening ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/lipoprotein-a-blood-test - Medical Tests