A look at coronary heart disease. We give an overview of primary causes, common symptoms, and effective treatments. Learn more about these diseases here. read more
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle. When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis. read more
Coronary artery disease can get to a point where ischemia happens even when you’re at rest. This is a medical emergency and may lead to a heart attack. If this happens to you, call your doctor or go to the emergency room. read more
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