Cardiovascular Disease- History, Myths, and Real Solutions
History of Heart Disease to Modern Day Heart disease was first discovered in ancient Egypt when they dug up mummified bodies. They have done CT scans in the arteries, and have found atherosclerosis. The Egyptians ate a lot of grains, which could of contributed. Also, the same thing has been described in ancient Arabia. What is the Heart Actually, and What Does it Do? The heart is made up of cardiac muscle, which is striated and involuntary. The heart vortexes and energizes...