An arterial occlusion was a blockage in an artery. It was one potential cause of a heart attack.
In 2366, Dr. Beverly Crusher couldn't find a cause for Volnoth's heart attack death, as there were no signs of arterial occlusion or damage to the heart muscle. (TNG: "The Vengeance Factor")
In 2378, Tom Paris offered "B'Elanna Torres" (actually The Doctor masquerading as her) lunch, but "she" declined, saying, "A pregnant woman shouldn't eat this kind of food. Do you want to give me an arterial occlusion?" (VOY: "Renaissance Man")
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