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Health Encyclopedia: Coronary Artery Disease Prognosis

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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

...that you're going to die suddenly. After several minutes of experiencing chest pain, even though... Read more »

Coronary Angioplasty, Stents, and Other Relics of the Paleolithic Age

By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...overselling of hospital heart procedures On my daily 25-minute highway commute to the office,... Read more »

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Health Guide

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

...Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes. Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms. The pain may be mild to... Read more »

Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms

...blood cannot reach the heart muscle beneath the block, restricting the supply of oxygen. Within 20 minutes of not receiving blood and oxygen, some heart muscle cells begin to die. The death of... Read more »

Bypass Surgery Patient Guide: Heart Bypass Information

Why do you need bypass surgery? If you are suffering chest pain or other symptoms that may indicate a cardiovascular problem, your doctor will likely want you to undergo an angiogram (cardiac... Read more »

Angina Patient Guide: Symptoms & Causes

...nitroglycerine under the tongue helps restore the blood flow balance – symptoms are usually resolved in 5-10 minutes. How and why do these blockages in the coronary arteries develop? The... Read more »

Stress Test: When are Stress Tests Necessary?

...doctor will increase the speed and incline of the treadmill. These increases will take place every three minutes by protocol while the doctor closely monitors your heart's performance. Do not be... Read more »

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