Coronary artery disease or CAD (also known as ischemic
The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. To function properly, the heart must receive oxygen. Oxygen is supplied to the heart by coronary arteries that wrap around the surface of the heart. Coronary Artery Disease is generally due to the buildup of plaque or lesions in...
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What Is It? Coronary artery disease is the term commonly used to describe the buildup of fatty deposits and fibrous tissue (plaques) inside the... Read more »
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Variant angina; Angina - variant; Prinzmetal's angina SymptomsSpasm may be "silent" -- without symptoms -- or it may result in chest pain or angina.... Read more »
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Other TreatmentsTransmyocardial laser revascularization (TMLR) applies laser energy directly to areas in the heart where blockage has occurred,... Read more »
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Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary artery disease (CAD), also called heart disease, is a condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build-up in the... Read more »
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Common symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD) include angina, shortness of breath (particularly during physical exertion), and rapid heartbeat.... Read more »