The coronary arteries wrap around the outside of the heart. supply blood to the heart muscle. Because the heart muscle needs oxygen-rich blood to function.
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What is Coronary artery blockage?
Blockage caused by plaque buildup in the wall of the coronary arteries.
What is atherosclerosis?
Coronary artery blockage or Atherosclerosis are the same.
Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time. This process is called atherosclerosis.
Causes of Atherosclerosis
smoking,
high blood pressure,
or
high levels of glucose,
fat,
and cholesterol in the blood
Symptoms of Atherosclerosis
sudden numbness or weakness in your arms or legs,
difficulty speaking or slurred speech,
temporary loss of vision in one eye,
or
drooping muscles in your face ,etc.
Treatment of Atherosclerosis
eating a healthy diet and exercising is the best prevention and treatment
Medical treatments
Angioplasty and stent placement.
Endarterectomy.
Coronary artery bypass surgery