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Most of the damage occurs when plaques become fragile and rupture. Plaques that rupture cause the formation of blood clots that can block blood flow or break off and travel to another part of the body. In either of these cases, if a clot blocks a blood vessel that feeds the heart, it causes a heart attack. If it blocks a blood vessel that feeds the brain, it causes a stroke.
Yet at the same time, people are correct when they say that blood clotting can cause problems. For example, if the inside of a blood vessel has become too narrow due to the buildup (over time) of plaque, this plaque can sometimes rupture and our body may form a blood clot in order to seal off the ruptured plaque.