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.
Why Our Arteries Become Clogged As We Age. Artwork of a human heart showing narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis on the artery wall. The narrowing causes abnormal clotting, which blocks the vessel and starves the heart muscle of blood, causing a heart attack.