Coronary Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Prevention
Resources
- www.nhlbi.nih.gov -- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- www.americanheart.org -- American Heart Association
- www.acc.org -- American College of Cardiology
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What is Coronary Heart Disease?
How It HappensThe heart pumps blood enriched with oxygen and vital nutrients throughout the entire body by way of a network of arteries. The heart... Read more »
Heart Disease: An introduction to Coronary Artery Disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called heart disease or ischemic heart disease, results from a complex process known as atherosclerosis (commonly... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease and Angina: Managing Heart Disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PreventionHeart disease prevention is important before and after someone is diagnosed with the condition:Primary prevention refers to measures that... Read more »
Coronary Artery Disease
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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 »
Coronary Artery Disease: Angioplasty and Stents
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAbraham NS, Hlatky MA, Antman EM, Bhatt DL, Bjorkman DJ, Clark CB, et al. ACCF/ACG/AHA 2010 Expert Consensus Document on the concomitant... Read more »
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