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[Audio] Coronary heart disease is a type of heart disease where the arteries of the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Coronary artery disease is often caused by cholesterol, a waxy substance that builds up inside the lining of the coronary arteries forming plaque. This buildup can partially or totally block blood flow in the large arteries of the heart. In this video, We will discuss the most common causes of coronary artery disease.

[Audio] It is called hypercholesterolemia if you have too much cholesterol in the blood than the normal levels. The main risk of high cholesterol is coronary heart disease and brain stroke..

[Audio] Genes play a vital role in the development of coronary artery disease. Having specific genes puts you at increased risk of heart disease. People with one or more close relatives who have or had early coronary artery disease are at an increased risk for coronary artery disease ..

[Audio] Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. When you have diabetes, you're more at risk of coronary heart disease, brain stroke and kidney diseases..

[Audio] Smoking and passive smoking have been identified as risk factors for coronary artery disease. Smoking accelerates the build-up of the cholesterol in the arterial wall. It also leads to a heart attack. Smoking is linked to high blood pressure and cholesterol, risk factors for heart disease..

[Audio] Hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 130/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure is a major modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death..

[Audio] It is estimated that approximately 35% of coronary heart disease mortality is due to physical inactivity..

[Audio] Eating foods such as red meat and sugary treats cause high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. In that way, Junk food consumption is associated with early onset coronary heart disease..

[Audio] Obesity is linked to many other risk factors for CAD, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome. obesity is also a risk factor for coronary heart disease..

[Audio] As coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death across the globe, prevention should be our aim. Few healthy tips to prevent coronary artery disease are Get active each week Shed excess weight Enjoy healthy fats, avoid unhealthy ones Avoid overeating Snap out of a sedentary lifestyle Don't smoke and avoid secondhand smoke. Eat cholesterol-friendly foods. Control blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood cholesterol Visit the doctor whenever needed Periodic checkup Follows your doctors advise..