State the possible causes of Coronary heart disease
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) is usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits (atheroma) on the walls of the arteries around the heart (coronary arteries). The build-up ofatheroma makes the arteries narrower, restricting the flow of blood to the heart muscle. This process is calledatherosclerosis.
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Risk factors for coronary artery disease include:
- Age. Getting older increases your risk of damaged and narrowed arteries.
- Men are generally at greater risk of coronary artery disease. ...
- Family history. ...
- Smoking. ...
- High blood pressure. ...
- High blood cholesterol levels. ...
- Diabetes. ...
- Overweight or obesity.
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