Q What is the nature of coronary heart disease? By nature i mean the people who it affects most, what happens when you get the disease, etc.
The coronary heart disease is usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries around the heart formed by the cholesterol known as atherosclerosis. The people at risk are- smokers, those who have high blood pressure (hypertension), have a high blood cholesterol level, do not take regular exercise, have diabetes etc. Some other risk factors for developing atherosclerosis include:nbeing obese or overweight and having a family history of coronary heart disease. The symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath and If a coronary artery becomes completely blocked, you may have a heart attack.