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What substance can build up in arteries and lead to heart disease?
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∙ 11y ago
Fat (cholesterol). Atherosclerosis, or stiffening of the arteries, can cause build-up of fat inside the blood vessel walls, and the fat can become inflamed and calcified. This is called a calcified plaque. If the plaque gets vulnerable, the top of the plaque may rupture and the inside fat comes in contact with the circulating blood. This causes an immediate blood clot. If the plaque is in the coronary arteries, and if the blood clot blocks the coronary arteries, the result is a heart attack.
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∙ 13y agoHigh levels of the amino acid homocysteine and abnormal levels of protein-coated fats called lipoproteins also raise the risk of coronary artery disease
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What heart disease is the result of reduced blood flow to the heart caused by the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries.?
Coronary Heart disease caused by atherosclerosis or the build-up of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries.
What heart disease is the result of reduced blood flow to the heart caused by the build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries?
Heart disease typically does not cause fatty deposits in the arteries. Rather the process is the other way around: an unhealthy diet high in fat and cholesterol causes a build up of fatty deposits, and these deposits lead to heart diseases such as Coronary Heart Disease.
What Is the result of reduced blood flow to the heart caused by the build up of fatty deposits in the arteries.?
Coronary Heart disease caused by atherosclerosis or the build-up of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries.
What characteristics of heart disease make it an infectious or noninfectious disease?
it is a build up of plaque in the arteries, therefore it is non infectious
Is there a cure for Heart diseases?
You can get medication from a special doctor or surgery. To prevent it, exercise a lot and don't build fat. Fat is what blocks your arteries that causes Heart disease.
What is ismatic heart disease?
Assuming that you mean ischemic heart disease, it is the same as coronary artery disease, where the arteries harden. It can be caused by a build up of cholesterol and prolonged exposure to certain herbicides.
Disease of the arteries surrounding the heart?
Coronary heart disease, cad
What is the relationship between ed and heart disease?
Heart disease atheroscerosis is narrowing of the arteries.
What is cadiovascular disease?
A cardiovascular disease, is to do with your heart and blood vessels, AKA arteries and veins.
Common Causes of Heart Disease?
Doctors and scientists have identified behaviors that contribute to heart disease. Common causes of heart disease include smoking. Smoking affects the heart and lung and makes it difficult for these organs to oxygenate the body. Eating fatty foods clogs the heart's arteries and also contributes to heart disease. People with clogged arteries must undergo surgery to remove the plaque build up around the heart. Being inactive also contributes to heart disease and comprises cardiac health.
Disease of the arteries surrounding the heart is called?
Coronary artery disease
Smoking and Heart Disease?
Smoking causes the build up of fatty acids in the arteries, commonly known as atherosclerosis. An excess of fatty build up in the arteries can lead to heart disease or a heart attack. Smokers are nearly twice as likely to have a heart attack as non-smokers. Smoking can also increase blood pressure and significantly increase the risk of diabetes. In order to have a healthy heart and live a long life, smoking is a habit that needs to be kicked.
