Coronary Heart DiseaseRisks, Prevention, and Treatment

The DiseaseAlso known as

coronary artery disease

Affects 14 million Americans

Develops when calcium, fatty material, and scar tissue called “plaque” (plak) build up together in the arteries of the heart because of damage done to the arteries

The Disease (continued)The heart doesn’t get

enough blood because the buildup makes the artery hole smaller

Causes chest pain, called angina (an ji nuh), and shortness of breath

May lead to a heart attack and death—this disease kills the more people in the US than any other disease

Risk Behaviors and FactorsUnhealthy habits

Bad diet (high in cholesterol and fat)

SmokingLack of exercise

HeredityObesityHigh blood pressureDiabetesEmotional stressHigh cholesterolGenderAge

Prevention and TreatmentHealthy lifestyle

Exercise regularlyEat healthier foodsQuit smoking/don’t

startLose weightReduce stress

Certain medicines

ReferencesSources

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/coronary_heart_disease/article_em.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coronary-artery-disease/DS00064

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