A disorder resulting from the buildup of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries is called
A) valvular heart disease.
B) rheumatic heart disease.
C) coronary thrombosis.
D) coronary artery disease.
E) heart block.

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Coronary artery disease is characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits (plaques) in the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. Over time, these deposits can lead to narrowing of the arteries and restrict blood flow to the heart, leading to chest pain or a heart attack. Valvular heart disease and rheumatic heart disease involve damage to the heart valves, while coronary thrombosis is a clot that forms in a coronary artery, often due to a ruptured plaque. Heart block refers to an abnormality in the electrical conduction system of the heart.

A Disorder Resulting from the Buildup of Fatty Deposits in the Coronary