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

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Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty substances such as cholesterol and triglycerides in the walls of arteries, leading to narrowing and hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart disease. Emphysema is a lung disease, myocardial infarction refers to a heart attack, and high cholesterol is a risk factor for atherosclerosis but not a type of heart disease itself.

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