James was diagnosed with atherosclerosis, which is a pulmonary disease. a buildup of plaque on the inner lining of an artery. reduced oxygen to a organ. severe chest pain cause by restricted blood flow.

A build-up of plaque on the inner lining of an artery. Atherosclerosis - - hardening and narrowing of the arteries - - silently and slowly blocks arteries, putting blood flow at risk. It’s the usual cause of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease - - what together are called cardiovascular disease.