Coronary artery disease.(Opinion & Editorial)

Manila Bulletin | November 17, 2004 | Copyright

CORONARY artery disease (CAD) is a condition that occurs when the arteries carrying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked entirely by deposits of plaque, a thick, yellowish, waxy substance. Plaque consists of cholesterol, a fat or lipid that is produced in the liver, as well as many different types of cells. When the flow of blood is cut off to the heart, the result is a heart attack.

Fatty deposits, or atheroma, can form in your arteries, and this narrowing of the passageways is part of a condition that is called atherosclerosis. If your coronary arteries ...

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