Blockage of coronary arteries kills heart muscle.This is called a(n)

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Blockage of coronary arteries results in reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. If the blockage is severe enough to cause death of heart muscle, it is called a myocardial infarction. Angina pectoris is chest pain that occurs with reduced blood flow to the heart muscle but does not result in death of heart muscle. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries, including coronary arteries, that can lead to blockage. Coronary bypass is a surgical procedure to bypass blocked coronary arteries.

Blockage of Coronary Arteries Kills Heart Muscle