Risk Factors For Coronary Heart Disease That Can Be Minimized By Behavioral Change Include All Of The Following Except
- Coronary Artery Disease - Risk Factors
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
Symptoms
Common symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD) include angina, shortness of breath (particularly during physical exertion), and rapid heartbeat. Sometimes patients with CAD have few or no symptoms until they have heart attack or heart failure.
Angina
Angina is a symptom, not a disease. It is the primary symptom of coronary artery disease and, in severe cases, of a heart attack. It is typically felt as chest pain and occurs as a consequence of a condition called myocardial ischemia....
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