Heart disease

Jainisha Karadia

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Heart replacements
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Heart valves
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Treatment for CHD
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Causes
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Risks of CHD

Atherosclerosis
Heart attacks / heart failure
Plaques

raised patches that restrict blood flow
Atheroma

Thick sludge that blocks arteries
Contains cholestrol, cell waste and other substances
Atherosclerosis

a build up of fatty deposits within artery walls, especially coronary arteries