Abstract

Coronary heart disease (CHD) results from the accumulation of fatty plaque in the arteries serving the heart itself. The plaque blocks these vital arteries and starves the heart muscles of both nutrients and oxygen. CHD is the leading cause of heart attacks. Heart attacks switch back and forth with cancer over the years as the leading cause of death, although they had been the leading cause for decades after WWII.

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call