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Health Encyclopedia: Coronary Artery Disease Prognosis

Prognosis

In the U.S., coronary artery disease is the leading killer of both men and women. In 2003, nearly 500,000 people died because of CAD. On the positive side, heart attack mortality rates have been declining. Half of men and 63% of women who die of heart disease do not have angina or other warning symptoms prior to their fatal attacks. Although at this time no tests can reliably predict whether a heart attack will occur, experts estimate that up to 30% of fatal attacks and many follow-up s...

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Acid Reflux Symptoms

Heartburn. Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD. It is a burning sensation that radiates up from the stomach to the chest and throat. Heartburn is most likely to occur in connection with... Read more »

Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications

...smooth muscles in blood vessels. Many nitrate preparations are available. The most commonly used are nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates can be absorbed from... Read more »

Treatment for Heart Attacks

...nose. The patient is given aspirin if one was not taken at home.Medications for Relieving Symptoms.Nitroglycerin. Most patients will receive nitroglycerin after a heart attack, usually under the... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Symptoms

...impaired mental or emotional functioningSnoring (bed partners may report very loud and interrupted snoring)Heartburn (acid back-up that causes heartburn may be responsible for some cases of sleep... Read more »

Scleroderma: Treatment for Raynaud's Phenomenon

...mouth, are vasodilators that are also used for Raynaud's phenomenon. For example, in a 2002 study, a nitroglycerin tape improved circulation within an hour. A gel containing nitric oxide was found... Read more »

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