HEALTH TOPICS 
Ask the doctor: Are some blood vessels more prone to blockages than others?
Are the coronary arteries more prone to developing blockages than
arteries elsewhere in the body? When arteries from other parts of
the body are used in bypass surgery, does their tendency to
become blocked change?
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