Heart disease caused by the deposit of fatty substances in the walls of the arteries is called

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances in the walls of arteries, leading to restricted or blocked blood flow, which can cause heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes. Emphysema is a lung disease, myocardial infarction is also known as a heart attack, and high cholesterol is a risk factor for atherosclerosis but not a specific disease.

Heart Disease Caused by the Deposit of Fatty Substances in the Walls