Know the symptoms and causes of coronary artery disease:

Coronary artery disease occurs when the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart narrow and sometimes harden, which over time can cause ruptures, heart attacks, and other fatal conditions.

 Symptoms of coronary artery disease include:

Feeling of "heavy" or like someone is pressing on your heart.

Pain or numbness in the breastbone, neck, arms, stomach or upper back

Shortness of breath and tiredness with activity

general weakness

Indigestion or heartburn

 You may experience a heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction. maybe Symptoms of a heart attack may include the following::

Pain or discomfort in the upper body including the chest, arms, left shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or stomach

Difficulty breathing and shortness of breath

sweating

Feeling of fullness, indigestion, choking or heartburn

Nausea or vomiting

Dizziness and weakness

Anxiety and panic

fast or irregular heartbeat

What causes cardiovascular disease?

Coronary artery disease is ultimately the result of inflammation from fatty and other substances that form the buildup of fat that builds up within the arterial walls. Because these arteries have the role of transporting blood and oxygen to your heart, reduced blood flow can slow or stop your heartbeat, causing "cardiac arrest."

What are the most common causes of coronary artery disease?

Large amounts of free radical damage (also called oxidative stress)

  Coronary artery disease is more common in men than women, although it affects both sexes

alcohol addiction

smoking

Not getting enough sleep for the body

Eating an unhealthy diet with unhealthy fats and processed foods

A family history of coronary heart disease.

You have previously had a stroke or other arterial disease.

menopause in women

Having high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol levels

Lack of physical activity or exercise.

obesity.