Coronary Artery Disease
The
coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. Because the heart muscle is
continuously working at a high level, and thus requires a continuous supply of
oxygen and nutrients, any obstruction of the coronary arteries leads to
problems almost immediately. The most common cause of coronary artery disease
is atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a chronic, progressive disease of the
arteries in which “plaques” made up of cholesterol deposits, calcium, and
abnormal cells develop on the inner lining of the arteries.
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