Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) causes the loss of oxygen and nutrients to the myocardial (heart) tissue due to poor coronary (main artery of heart) blood flow. Atherosclerosis is the main cause of CAD. Atherosclerosis is a build up of plaque in the artery walls. Do you know the risk factors associated with CAD? Some of the risk factors for coronary artery disease may surprise you.

The Risk Factors For Coronary Artery Disease

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