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What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease? Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) occurs when plaque (plak) builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood. more details What is a Heart Attack? Watch this video about how a heart works and what a heart attack does to your heart. more details Matters of the heart Even though it is the No. 1 killer in the United States, heart disease continues to be a subject surrounded by misconceptions. more details Love Your Heart Even the loyal viewers of The Oprah Show have never seen Oprah quite like this! It's her heart as seen in the new 64-slice CT scanner. more details |
