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Coronary Artery Disease

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

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference May 9, 2012
Medical Review:	Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology Reference Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology

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Coronary Artery Disease

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