Heart Disease

Coronary Heart Disease Arteriosclerosis narrowing of the coronary arteries causes coronary heart disease. It's likely to produce angina pectoris, heart attack or both. Coronary heart disease caused 466,101 deaths in 1997 and is the single leading cause of death in America today. Over 12,200,000 people alive today have a history of heart attack, angina pectoris or both. This breaks down to 5,900,000 males and 6,200,000 females. This year an estimated 1,100,000 Americans will have a new or recurring coronary attack, and …

…coronary heart disease with a simple change of life style and use of medications. Surgery can also be used for the more severe cases. Coronary heart disease requires a life long management. Coronary heart disease is a disease that will remain with you forever once you obtain it. It is important that you live a healthy life style in order to help prevent this disease from taking control over your life (Coronary 1-5). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**