Coronary Artery Disease

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Coronary Artery Disease

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about coronary artery disease (CAD):	What is CAD? What causes it? Do women get CAD? What are the symptoms? What is atherosclerosis? What increases my risk for heart disease? How can I prevent heart disease? When do I need to see my doctor?
Being diagnosed:	How will my doctor diagnose heart disease? How can an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) help diagnose heart disease? Should I have a coronary artery calcium scan? Should I have an angiogram? How do I know if I really need a heart test?
Getting treatment:	How is heart disease treated? Do I need to see a specialist? What medicines will I need to take? Do I need surgery? What is angioplasty? Should I have angioplasty for stable angina? Should I have bypass surgery?
What happens:	What is angina?
Living with heart disease:	How do I live well with heart disease? How do I eat a heart-healthy diet? How should I exercise for a healthy heart? How do I start a walking program? How do I take charge of my angina? How can I help a loved one with coronary artery disease?
End-of-life issues:	How do I prepare for end-of-life issues? Should I stop treatment that prolongs my life?

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Healthwise Staff

Medical Review:

Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology

Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology

Last Updated:

May 9, 2012


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