Is Gender A Risk Factor For Heart Disease
Health Encyclopedia: Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease.
Alternative Names
Coronary artery disease; Arteriosclerotic heart disease; CHD; CAD
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Coronary heart disease usually results from the build-up of fatty material and plaque, a condition called
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