Synonyms for «to block the artery»

lock obstruct stop prevent cut control close protect inhibit help choke reduce impede slow clog lower avoid lining kill target lead drain stall halt thwart freeze open increase narrow break treat unblock keep decrease hinder restricted clear remove intercept improve get pump affect form fight blind limit build injure

arteries atherosclerosis vessels blockage airway circulation area bleeding stroke pressure clots obstruction veins plaque attack road cholesterol hypertension disease flow nerve muscle walls damage pain risk shot bypass tissue patient ducts roadblock vehicle way car body wound aorta blockade surgery hole injury inflammation person bloodstream engine brakes system arms organ