What happens in coronary artery disease?

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In coronary artery disease, the small blood vessels that supply blood to the heart narrow, leading to reduced blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. This can cause chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, or even a heart attack.

B, C, and D are incorrect as they describe different conditions. Blood clots forming throughout the body can lead to conditions such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism; blocked blood supply to extremities can lead to peripheral artery disease; and blocked blood supply to some area of the brain can lead to a stroke.

What Happens in Coronary Artery Disease