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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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Expert & Community Posts

Sharp Chest Pain: What it Means and When You Should See the Doctor

By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert

...very common presentation for chest pain is that of a sharp chest pain. Sharp can be... Read more »

Guest Share Post: Anxiety Induced Chest Pain

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

This post has been provided by Paul of AnxietyGuru.com. As you may remember, last week, one of my... Read more »

What are some Causes of Chest Pain other than Heart or BP Abnormalities?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

What does one do if she experiences major chest pains and medical examinations reveal no heart or... Read more »

“Why Do My Breasts Hurt?” A Guide To Breast Pain

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

That uncomfortable burning sensation you feel just before your period. The soreness and tenderness... Read more »

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