Heart Diseases
Heart disease is a term covering any disorder related to the heart. Unlike cardio vascular disease. Which describes problems with the blood vessels and circulatory system as well as the heart. Heart disease refers to issues and deformities in the heart itself.
Coronary artery disease is a common heart condition that affects the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. Cholesterol deposits (plaques) in the heart arteries are usually the cause of coronary artery disease. The buildup of these plaques is called atherosclerosis (ath-ur-o-skluh-ROE-sis). Atherosclerosis reduces blood flow to the heart and other parts of the body. It can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke.