A build-up of cholesterol plaque in the walls of arteries obstructing blood flow. Plaques may rupture causing acute occlusion of the artery by the clot. Atherosclerosis often has no symptoms until a plaque ruptures or the buildup is severe enough to block blood flow. This book explains the complex and complicated condition of atherosclerosis & coronary artery disease simply and effectively. The author focuses on explaining the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of these diseases in great depth yet in a concise and precise manner. This book also discusses the post-treatment precautions one should take or follow after having Cardiac related treatment.