Recently, a reader made a comment about life expectancy in people who have schizophrenia. This has been a subject of considerable debate... Read more »
You've probably heard about the Generation Gap, the Income Gap, the Technology Gap, the Gender Gap, the Achievement Gap, all meant to... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Image of coronary artery disease... Read more »