Impact of Diet, Drugs and Lifestyle on Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease develops when the major blood vessels that supply heart become damaged or diseased. Cholesterol-containing deposits (plaques) in your coronary arteries and inflammation are usually to blame for coronary artery disease. Once the inner wall of an artery is damaged, fatty deposits (plaque) made of cholesterol and other cellular waste products tend to collect at the site of injury.

Author(s): Ren-Ke Li

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