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Factors affecting the Development of Coronary Heart Disease The aim of this essay is to identify the factors affecting the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). CHD refers to atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. Atherosclerosis is the result of an atheroma forming in an artery or the hardening of the arteries, which is the build up of fat deposits forming on the walls of the artery (see figure one). Atheroma causes a reduction in blood-flow in one or more of the arteries and blood clots are more likely to form as the lumen progressively becomes narrower. Heart cells are dependent on blood flow to provide oxygen and nutrients for the heart muscle to be able to function properly. Without the right conditions and coronary arteries becoming blocked, a myocardial infarction can occur (heart attack). Figure 1 - The development of an atheroma forming (1) The factors effecting CHD are classified into non-modifiable and modifiable...

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