Heart attacks.
A leading cause of death
Learn more about heart attacks
Coronary artery disease (CAD) affects the arteries that supply blood to the heart. It occurs when the passageway through the coronary arteries,or heart arteries, become narrow due to a build-up of plaque, which includes cholesterol, fatty deposits, calcium, and other substances.
Watch the video below to know how heart attack occurs
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