Coronary Heart Disease (CAD) Learning Center
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Symptoms may be very noticeable, but sometimes you can have the disease and not have any symptoms. Chest pain or disc...
Causes
Coronary heart disease is usually caused by a condition called atherosclerosis, which occurs when fatty material and ...
Tests
Many tests help diagnose CHD. Usually, your doctor will order more than one test before making a definite diagnosis. ...
Treatments
Treatment depends on your symptoms and how severe the disease is. If you have coronary artery disease that does not c...
Alternative Therapies
Coronary artery disease is a narrowing or blockage of the arteries and vessels that provide oxygen and nutrients to t...
Risk Factors
Coronary artery disease is a narrowing or blockage of the arteries and vessels that provide oxygen and nutrients to t...
Prevention
See your health care provider regularly. Tips for preventing CHD or lowering your risk of the disease: Avoid or reduc...
Doctor Specialties
If you have any of the risk factors for CHD, set up an appointment with your doctor to discuss prevention and possibl...
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