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Ms. T is being seen in the clinic аfter presenting tо the ED with symptоms оf аnginа and SOB. The EKG was negative for STEMI or dysrhythmia. CP resolved with one dose of sublingual nitroglycerin. VS are stable at the time of discharge. She was instructed to follow up with a cardiologist. In the office today the RN educated Ms. T that the cause of her symptoms was related to a condition called atherosclerosis. She was told to begin a treatment regimen of lifestyle modifications and given a prescription for a statin. She will call to schedule an angiogram as an outpatient within the week. What does the term atherosclerosis mean?