Coronary artery disease
Also called: CAD and atherosclerotic heart disease
Damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
The usual cause is the buildup of plaque. This causes coronary arteries to narrow, limiting blood flow to the heart.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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