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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women.

CAD happens when the arteries that supply blood to heart muscle become hardened and narrowed. This is due to the buildup of and other material, called plaque, on their inner walls. This buildup is called . As it grows, less blood can flow through the arteries. As a result, the heart muscle can't get the blood or oxygen it needs. This can lead to chest pain () or a . Most heart attacks happen when a suddenly cuts off the hearts' blood supply, causing permanent heart damage.

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  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. Coronary heart disease 
    ... heart. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is also called coronary artery disease. ... Guideline for the management of patients with chronic coronary disease: A report of the American Heart Association/American ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007115.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Angina - what to ask your doctor 
    ... guideline for the management of patients with chronic coronary disease: a report of the American Heart Association/American ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000207.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Heart disease and diet 
    A healthy diet is an important factor in reducing your risk for heart disease. ... A healthy diet and lifestyle can reduce your risk for: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002436.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Coronary Artery Disease Quiz 
    Coronary artery disease is … The correct answer is all of the above. Coronary artery disease (CAD) and coronary heart disease describe the same ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/007115_34.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Heart disease - risk factors 
    ... oxygen to the heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease. Risk factors are things that increase your chance ... guideline for the management of patients with chronic coronary disease: a report of the American Heart Association/American ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000106.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Stable angina 
    ... clot. The most common cause of angina is coronary artery disease . Angina pectoris is the medical term for this ... or uncomfortable. There are many risk factors for coronary artery disease . Some include: Diabetes Family history of early coronary ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000198.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Coronary angiography 
    ... heart and you are at high risk for coronary artery disease. You have heart failure . You have been diagnosed ... PS, Kirtane AJ. Interventional diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease. In: Goldman L, Cooney KA, eds. Goldman-Cecil ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003876.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Heart bypass surgery 
    ... blood. This is called ischemic heart disease, or coronary artery disease (CAD). It can cause chest pain ( angina ). Coronary ... PS, Kirtane AJ. Interventional diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease. In: Goldman L, Cooney KA, eds. Goldman-Cecil ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002946.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Heart bypass surgery - minimally invasive 
    ... blood. This is called ischemic heart disease or coronary artery disease. It can cause chest pain ( angina ). Your provider ... or other treatments, such as angioplasty with stenting. Coronary artery disease varies from person to person. Heart bypass surgery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007012.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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