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What is coronary artery disease?


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Coronary artery disease:

  1. It is a disease that develops as a result of plaque lipid build-up in the coronary arteries.
  2. It is also known as atherosclerosis, and it results in blockages.
  3. Coronary artery disease is caused by the build-up of cholesterol, fat, and fibrous structures in the arteries.
  4. The artery stiffens and narrows, preventing blood from flowing freely to the heart creating plaque.
  5. The most worrying aspect of coronary artery disease is the possibility that the plaque would rupture, resulting in a heart attack.

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