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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 cholesterol and other material, called plaque, on their inner walls. This buildup is called atherosclerosis. 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 (angina) or a heart attack. Most heart attacks happen when a blood clot 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. 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
  4. Stress and your heart 
    ... ischemia and subsequent cardiac events in patients with coronary artery disease. Am J Cardiol . 2014;114(2):187-192. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000768.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Angina - what to ask your doctor 
    Angina is pain, pressure, or other sensation in the chest that happens when your heart muscle is not getting enough blood and oxygen. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000207.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. 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
  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. Heart disease - risk factors 
    ... oxygen to the heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease. Risk factors are things that increase your chance of getting a disease or condition. This article discusses the risk factors for CHD and things you can do to lessen your risk.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000106.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 ... 60. Teirstein PS. Interventional and surgical treatment of coronary artery disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, 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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