| CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASE The arteries that supply blood to the heart are called the coronary arteries. If the heart's blood vessels narrow, the amount of blood they supply to the heart may be insufficient to provide the oxygen the heart needs. This oxygen deprivation is what causes a type of chest pain known as angina pectoris. If the coronary arteries that carry oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle become obstructed, the flow of blood is cut off completely, and a heart attack, or myocardial infarction can occur, resulting in damage to the heart muscle. Hypertension is often a precursor to heart problems. Hypertension is an extremely common form of cardiovascular disease. Other types of cardiovascular disease include heart failure, arythmia, and valvular disease. The products suggested for CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE are:
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