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Exposing the Killer
The Oprah Winfrey Show  |  January 01, 2006
Heart after a heart attack


Dr. Oz says that it's important to spot the plaque early because closed arteries lead to heart attacks. Unlike the delicate organs under the first cloth, a traumatized heart looks like it's led a hard life. The heart enlarges to compensate for the heart attack, and by this point, it's too late to reverse the negative effects of an unhealthy lifestyle, Dr. Oz says.
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