A heart attack is a type of coronary heart disease
which happens when the blood supply to the heart is
restricted. This restricted blood flow is caused by
‘atherosclerosis’, a build-up of fatty deposits
in the lining of the arteries which narrows the arteries
and reduces blood flow.
Smoking, lack of exercise, a high-fat and high-salt
diet, being overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol
and diabetes are the main factors which contribute to
coronary heart disease.
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