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Health Encyclopedia: Coronary Artery Disease Prognosis
- Coronary Artery Disease - Prognosis
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- Heart Disease: An Introduction to Coronary Artery Disease
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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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Expert & Community Posts
Erectile Dysfunction may signal Heart Disease
By Jerry Kennard , Health ExpertErectile dysfunction in men with diabetes may signal an increased risk of serious heart problems... Read more »
What are the Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...to have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes and an increased risk of dying of... Read more »
Fosamax Linked to Heart Rhythm Trouble
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...for atrial fibrillation—such as heart failure, diabetes, or coronary disease—might want to... Read more »
Do Your Part - Recognize the Signs of Heart Attack
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...they have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoke, or have a family history of... Read more »
Anxiety Medications: Elavil
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Health Guide
Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
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...older adults. Specific tests are also important in people who may have risk factors or symptoms of diabetes. Doctors may also test for homocysteine, the protein albumin, and blood clotting... Read more »
Medications
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