Coronary artery disease, or CAD, is when the coronary arteries that supply oxygen and blood to the heart are narrowed. This is usually caused by atherosclerosis, when cholesterol, fat, and other substances collect in the arteries. This collection of substances is usually called plaque, and it scares and irritates the arteries, which cause them to […]
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Blood Clots
Our bodies form blood clots to ensure we don’t bleed to death every time we get a cut. However, blood clots can be a threat if they form in an artery and never leave. This ensures oxygen and blood cannot go to the affected area and body tissues may die. Blood clots can have a […]