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Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the outcome of arteriosclerosis of the arteries supplying blood to the heart (coronary arteries).
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the outcome of arteriosclerosis of the arteries supplying blood to the heart (coronary arteries). Because of changes to the artery walls, the heart muscle doesn't receive enough blood. This can trigger the main symptom of CHD, i.e. angina pectoris. Preventive measures include a healthy lifestyle.
Outcome of atherosclerosis/arteriosclerosis in the arteries that supply the heart with blood (coronary arteries), calcification of artery walls due to the build-up of fatty deposits
A healthy, risk-adjusted lifestyle can prevent or slow down the progression of the disease. This includes reducing the cardiovascular risk factors:
Schweizerische Herzstiftung (Swiss Heart Foundation)
www.swissheart.ch
coronary heart disease, CHD, coronary heart disease (CHD), ischaemic heart disease, coronary artery disease
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