High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. This means your heart has to work harder than normal to pump blood through your body. What happens in high blood pressure? Why is high blood pressure important? If it stays […]
❤️ Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Coronary Heart Disease, also known as ischemic heart disease, occurs when the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become narrowed or blocked, usually due to atherosclerosis (plaque buildup). 🧬 Causes: 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment: ⚠️ Complications:
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease and a leading cause of death worldwide. ❤️ What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? CAD occurs when the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle, become narrowed or blocked due to atherosclerosis — the buildup of plaque (cholesterol, fat, calcium). ⚠️
Atherosclerosis is a serious condition where plaque builds up inside your arteries, leading to narrowed or blocked blood vessels. This can cause several life-threatening diseases, depending on which arteries are affected. 🦠 What Is Atherosclerosis? ⚠️ Major Diseases Caused by Atherosclerosis 1. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) 2. Carotid Artery Disease 3. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
