Problems with Heast Disease

1. Arteriosclerosis (say: ar-teer-ee-oh-skluh-row-sus). ANother terms is “hardening of the arteries”. This means that the arteries have become thickened and are no not anymore as flexible.

2. Atherosclerosis (say: ah-thuh-row-skluh-row-sus). People have a buildup of cholesterol. Fat makes the arteries narrower, such that less blood will be able to flow through. The deposits are called plaque.

3. Angina (say: an-jy-nuh). Pain is felt in the chest, such that the heart is not getting enough blood.

4. Heart attack. This happens when a blood clot or other blockage cut the flow of blood to the heart.

5. Stroke. This happens when part of the brain does not get enough blood because a clot or a blood vessel burst.

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