Silay Diagnostic Center

25/09/2026

Coronary artery disease develops when fatty material called plaque gradually builds up inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart. As plaque accumulates, the artery becomes narrower and less flexible, reducing the amount of oxygen rich blood reaching the heart muscle. This process is known as atherosclerosis and can develop for years before causing obvious symptoms.

The danger increases when a plaque suddenly breaks open. The body responds by sending platelets to the damaged area, where they can form a blood clot. If the clot blocks the artery, blood flow to part of the heart can stop, causing a heart attack. Before that happens, reduced blood flow can also produce angina, often experienced as pressure, squeezing, heaviness or pain in the chest, especially during physical activity.

Several factors can accelerate plaque formation, including high LDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity and increasing age. Over time, cholesterol, inflammatory material and damaged cells accumulate within the artery wall, while the vessel becomes increasingly stiff. The result is a gradual transformation of a healthy blood vessel into one capable of suddenly disrupting the heart's blood supply.

24/09/2026

24/09/2026

17/09/2026

Heart attacks rarely happen without warning, even if the signs are silent. According to heart experts, the people most likely to avoid heart attacks often share a set of healthy daily habits that protect their blood vessels years before symptoms appear. These include staying physically active, eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats, avoiding smoking, sleeping well, and keeping blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar under control. Rather than relying on a single habit, it is the combination of these choices over many years that has the greatest impact on heart health.

A heart attack usually occurs when a fatty plaque inside a coronary artery ruptures. This triggers a blood clot that can suddenly block blood flow to the heart muscle. Healthy habits slow this process by reducing inflammation, improving cholesterol levels, lowering blood pressure, keeping blood vessels flexible, and helping the body regulate blood sugar. Together, these changes make plaque less likely to form or rupture.

The encouraging news is that heart disease is largely preventable for many people. Even small improvements, such as walking regularly, quitting smoking, eating healthier meals, or getting enough sleep, can gradually reduce heart attack risk. Consistent everyday choices often protect the heart far more effectively than occasional drastic changes, making long-term habits one of the strongest medicines for cardiovascular health.

02/09/2026

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