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What is coronary heart disease?


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Coronary heart disease:

  1. Coronary heart disease occurs due to Improper functioning of heart and blood vessels.
  2. Coronary artery becomes narrow due to plaque-like fat deposition, which results in reduced oxygen supply by blood to the heart.
  3. This condition leads to chest pains called angina.
  4. It can also lead to heart-attacks.
  5. Lifestyle changes, medications, angioplasty and even surgeries are advised as treatment for the disease.

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