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What are the dangers of inflammation in the body?

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What are the dangers of inflammation in the body?

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Inflammation contributes to heart complications in that it impacts the amount and type of plaque that gets deposited in the arteries. Cardiologist Barbara Roberts, MD, explains the dangers of inflammation.

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