Heart Disease

The coronary artery supplies blood to the heart muscles to keep it beating. A blood clot can form on fatty deposits in the coronary artery and block it. If the coronary artery becomes blocked a heart attack will happen. During a heart attack, heart muscle cells can die because they don’t get the oxygen and nutrients that they need.

High levels of saturated fat or salt in the diet can increase the risk of a heart attack. Smoking, drinking alcohol and using drugs can also increase the risk of a heart attack. Getting exercise and avoiding risk factors can reduce the risk of getting heart disease.