Understanding Cardiovascular Diseases: CAD & Stroke
1. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of cardiovascular disease. It occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked. This can lead to a heart attack.2. Stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced. This can be caused by a blood clot in an artery in the brain, or by a hemorrhage (bleeding) in the brain.
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