Angina and Heart AttackCourse Description: Older adults face a significantly higher risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), such as angina and myocardial infarction (heart attack), both of which can result in severe, life threatening complications. Globally, CHD is a leading cause of death, responsible for approximately 18 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), and a major contributor to disability and hospitalisation. In long