Causes
- Lipid-laden plaque buildup within coronary artery linings
- restricting oxygen-rich blood flow to the heart
Symptoms
- Angina pectoris — crushing chest heaviness or pain radiating to the left shoulder or jaw on exertion
- shortness of breath
- cold sweat
Risk Factors
- High LDL cholesterol
- diabetes
- hypertension
- smoking
- sedentary lifestyle
- family history of early heart disease