Coronary Heart Disease

• What does CHD stand for?


  Coronary Heart Disease
• What causes CHD?


  It is caused by the buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of arteries around the heart.
• What lifestyle factors increase the risk of CHD?


  Smoking, lack of regular exercise, obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Besides lifestyle factors, what other factors can influence the risk of CHD?


  Age, genes, and gender can also be influencing factors.
• What is atherosclerosis?

  Atherosclerosis is the blockage of arteries with fatty deposits.
• What can happen when arteries are completely blocked?


  It can cause a heart attack, resulting in permanent damage to the heart muscle.