Tag Archives: Heart Disease

Ischemic heart disease more commonly known as coronary heart disease arises when cholesterol accumulates in the coronary arteries and form atherosclerotic plaques. Eventually, this leads to the hardening and constricting of the coronary arteries that carry blood to the heart. The supply of oxygen to the heart muscle is lessened… Continue reading →

The Western Medical Viewpoint of Heart Disease In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of disability among women and the number one killer of women, as well. Women in the US are five times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer. This disease… Continue reading →