Coronary heart disease often develops over many years. As plaque builds up and narrows the coronary arteries , you're more likely to have symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or neck pain when you exert yourself. Symptoms often go away with rest and return when you are active or under stress. Symptoms may get worse as plaque keeps building up.
Learn about the risk factors for coronary heart disease such as age, environment, other diseases, family history and genetics, lifestyle habits, race and ethnicity, and mental health and social factors.
