CHD Flashcards

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what is CHD

A

Coronary Heart Disease is when there is a build up of fatty substances in the arteries

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what are the symptoms of CHD

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chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, pain in the body, feeling faint, feeling sick

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what are the fatty deposits called

A

atheroma

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what is the build up of fatty deposits called

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atherosclerosis

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