Heart attack and congestive Heart Failure in 3D

The heart is in charge of pumping oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, giving the body with the energy it requires to function. The heart's muscles require blood as well, and the coronary arteries, one of which we see here, provide that supply. Occasionally a Cholesterol plaque builds up on the artery's side, restricting blood flow. If a piece of plaque breaks through and enters the artery, platelets tend to stick to it, forming a blood clot and restricting or halting blood flow even more. The...