Recent advances in medical research reveal how cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death worldwide, have substantial effects on other body systems. Cardiovascular diseases like arteriosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD) are caused when coronary arteries are blocked by a buildup of atherosclerotic plaques, leading to reduced blood flow, ischemia, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Traditionally, CAD and arteriosclerosis are researched for their prevalent effects on the cardiovas...