Definition of inference for English Language Learners. : 1  the act or process of reaching a conclusion about something from known facts or evidence. : 2  a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence.
Another risk factor for clogged arteries is having a high blood pressure. When you have high blood pressure, there is a greater chance in speeding up the process of arterial plaque buildup. This also expedites the hardening of the clogged arteries.
Once that last piece of the scientific puzzle falls into place, no one will be able to deny that heart disease is due in a large part to nutritional deficiency. Just as too little vitamin C causes scurvy, too little folate (and to a lesser extent, vitamins B6 and B12) can cause your arteries to clog up. Many years of chronic folate deficiency can result in a heart attack or stroke. This is the stuff of medical revolution.