Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle. When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis (ATH-er-o-skler-O-sis).f the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle is reduced or blocked, angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) or a heart attack can occur. Angina is chest pain or discomfort. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also can occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back.
It means Alternate. The Alt key on a computer keyboard is used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys. It means Alternate. The Alt key on a computer keyboard is used to change (alternate) the function of other pressed keys.
An alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test measures the level of ALT in your blood. ALT is an enzyme made by cells in your liver. The liver is the bodyâs largest gland. It has several important functions, including: making proteins; storing vitamins and iron; removing toxins from your blood; producing bile, which aids in digestion