Heart Disease Kills 10,000 Under-65s Every Year

Priscilla, a young woman with no family history of heart disease, shares her experience of suffering a heart attack. Despite leading an average lifestyle, she was shocked to learn her left artery was completely blocked. The British Heart Foundation highlights the need for more research into coronary heart disease, the leading cause of heart attacks in the UK. With 70,000 deaths annually, the foundation emphasizes that anyone can be at risk, regardless of lifestyle. They advocate for increased funding to better understand and prevent the disease.

What is the underlying disease process related to coronary heart disease mentioned in the text?

According to the text, what is necessary to better understand coronary heart disease?