What Is an Atheroma?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Cardiovascular
Our hearts need a constant supply of blood just as the rest of the body does. If the supply was to be stopped for some reason then the heart would not be able to function properly. This condition can be very dangerous indeed, and it can be caused by the build up of atheromas.
Atheromas in the arteries supplying the heart can result in heart disease. In some cases, it can even result in a heart attack, which means the heart stops beating altogether. Symptoms of a heart attack include sweating, chest pain, difficulty breathing, jaw and arm pain, and weakness. A suspect heart attack should always be treated as an immediate medical emergency.
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