Coronary Artery Disease: An Issue of Cardiology ClinicsAbout This Hardback The coronary arteries are the blood vessels that circulate blood to the heart. The narrowing or blockage of these arteries is known as coronary artery disease. It is caused by atherosclerosis, wherein, there is a build up of cholesterol and fatty deposits, called plaque, inside the arteries. Plaque clogs the arteries, limiting the flow of blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart, resulting in chest pain or a heart attack. There