Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease (CHD) occurs when fatty material builds up inside the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart.
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What is Coronary Heart Disease?
"Coronary heart disease is a condition where layers of fatty material build up inside the coronary arteries, narrowing them and reducing blood flow to the heart."
What happens in coronary heart disease?
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Treatments for CHD
Stents use metal mesh to keep coronary arteries open. Statins are drugs that reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Severe cases may require heart valve replacement or an artificial heart.
Faulty heart valves can be replaced by biological (animal) or mechanical valves.
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