What Is Plaque On Arteries?
Plaque on arteries is also called coronary artery disease. It is caused when plaque deposits begin to build up inside the arteries of the heart. The arteries supply your heart with oxygenated blood. Plaque is made of fat, calcium, cholesterol, and other types of harmful substance that can be found in the blood of the body. When the level of plaque is high enough to begin to build up the condition becomes arthrosclerosis. Blood clots are formed when the arteries are so narrow that they begin to restrict the movement and flow of blood to your heart. Blood clots can cause partial or complete obstructions in the arteries. These clots can travel to other organs in the body and cause other complication and sudden death. The cause of chest pain also referred to as angina and heart attacks is when the coronary vessels are severely blocked and narrowed. The feeling of squeezing and pressure are caused when there is not enough oxygenated blood reaching the heart. Your heart is forced to work har
