How can a coronary heart disease cause death?

Congenital heart disease may cause abnormal blood flow and put excessive strain on the infant's heart after it has been born. Cardiomyopathy - a disease of the heart muscle that can occur for different reasons, including coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, viral infection, high alcohol intake and thyroid disease. read more

Unfortunately, death can happen suddenly in coronary heart disease. The most common cause is due to irregular heart beat (arrhythmia) which essentially stops the heart and its pumping action and results in death. There is usually a rapid and severe coronary artery clot and blockage of blood flow. read more

In the United States, coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death for both men and women. Each year, about 370,000 Americans die from coronary heart disease. Certain traits, conditions, or habits may raise your risk for CHD. read more