Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Last updated date: 29-May-2024

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Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Overview

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of mortality in the United Kingdom and across the world. CHD is also known as ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a disease which affects the arteries that provide blood to the heart. Plaque accumulation narrows or stops one or more of your coronary arteries in (CHD). The most frequent symptom is chest pain (angina). (CHD) can cause a heart attack as well as other issues such as arrhythmia or heart failure.

 

What is Coronary heart disease (CHD)?