Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a disease in which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. It is the leading cause of death in the United Sta

18.2 million Americans
Severity: Life-threatening
Chronic Condition
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a disease in which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
Who it affects
Adults 45+

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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