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Results 1 - 10 of 30 for Coronary artery atherosclerosis
  1. Coronary Artery Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/coronaryarterydisease.html - Health Topics
  2. LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... in your arteries; this is a condition called atherosclerosis. Coronary artery disease happens when the plaque buildup is in the ... high LDL level can raise your risk for coronary artery disease and related problems. The general ranges for healthy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ldlthebadcholesterol.html - Health Topics
  3. Heart Disease in Women (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... disease, which means heart and blood vessel disease. Coronary artery disease (also called coronary heart disease) is the most ... common type of heart disease among women is coronary artery disease. But there are certain types of heart disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartdiseaseinwomen.html - Health Topics
  4. Heart Health Tests (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... on the x-ray, and to check for coronary artery disease (plaque buildup in the arteries). Take samples of ... This test can help doctors detect or evaluate: Coronary artery disease Calcium buildup in the coronary arteries Problems with ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hearthealthtests.html - Health Topics
  5. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... blood to the body. This causes most SCAs. Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called ischemic heart disease. CAD happens ... at higher risk for SCA if you: Have coronary artery disease (CAD). Most people with SCA have CAD. But ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/suddencardiacarrest.html - Health Topics
  6. Angioplasty (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... rich blood to the heart. If you have coronary artery disease, a sticky material called plaque builds up in ... is an emergency treatment. Angioplasty does not cure coronary artery disease. To help prevent more plaque blockages, you'll ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/angioplasty.html - Health Topics
  7. Atherosclerosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... different names, based on which arteries are affected: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is plaque buildup in the arteries of ... and how much blood flow is blocked: With coronary artery disease, the symptoms may include angina (a type of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/atherosclerosis.html - Health Topics
  8. Heart Attack (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... The most common cause of heart attacks is coronary artery disease (CAD). With CAD, there is a buildup of ... their inner walls or the arteries. This is atherosclerosis. It can build up for ... (tightening) of a coronary artery. The spasm cuts off blood flow through ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartattack.html - Health Topics
  9. VLDL Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cholesterol in your blood raises your risk of coronary artery disease. What is VLDL cholesterol? VLDL stands for very- ... blood to your body. It can lead to coronary artery disease and other heart diseases. How do I know ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vldlcholesterol.html - Health Topics
  10. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (National Library of Medicine)  
    In coronary artery disease (CAD), the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your heart muscle grow hardened and narrowed. You ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/coronaryarterybypasssurgery.html - Health Topics
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