Heart Disease See All Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries in Heart Disease Detailed information and illustrations about the 2 coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. ...more Coronary Heart Disease in Heart Disease A person with coronary heart disease has an accumulation of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries. These deposits narrow the arteries and can decrease or block the flow of blood to the heart. ...more What You Can Do to Prevent Atherosclerosis in Heart Disease Atherosclerosis can be devastating, causing strokes, heart attacks, and death. The good news is that you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease. ...more Angina Pectoris in Heart Disease Angina pectoris--or simply angina--is chest pain or discomfort that keeps coming back. It happens when some part of your heart does not get enough blood and oxygen. Read on for details. ...more Learning to Live with Heart Disease in Heart Disease Millions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives. Instead of looking on their diagnoses as sentences to be invalids, they have used them as catalysts to make positive changes in their lives. ...more High Blood Pressure/Hypertension in Heart Disease High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk for coronary heart disease (heart attack) and stroke (brain attack). Read on for details about this condition. ...more 12 Weeks to a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle in Heart Disease Heart disease is a killer, but you can do plenty to reduce your risk and prolong your life. Research shows that making lifestyle changes can decrease your risk of heart disease and help you control it if you already have it. ...more Heart Attack in Heart Disease A heart attack happens when the blood supply is cut off from the heart muscle, usually because of a blood clot. Without blood and oxygen, the muscle cells are damaged and die. ...more
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