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(Elena Elisseeva / iStock / Thinkstock) The long-term treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) mainly involves taking medication. Various medications can relieve the symptoms and lower the risk of complications. more...
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Coronary artery disease (CAD, also called coronary heart disease, or CHD) is caused by the narrowing of the large blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen. These are called coronary arteries. Arteries that have become extremely narrow can cause shortness of breath and chest pain during physical activity. more...
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People who have heart attacks often have already had coronary artery disease for years. This causes recurring chest pain (angina) or shortness of breath during exercise. Others hardly have any symptoms beforehand – they only find out about their heart problem when they have a heart attack. more...
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a chronic condition, but it doesn't have to dominate your life. Being well-informed about the disease can help to manage the treatment and recognize potential problems in time. People who have heart problems often receive a lot of well-meant advice, and may sometimes fell like they need to change their entire ... more...
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(PantherMedia / Wavebreakmedia ltd) The main treatment for coronary artery disease (CAD) is medication. But you can also do a number of other things to keep your heart as healthy as possible – for instance, try to stop smoking if you smoke, get enough exercise, and lose weight if you're overweight. more...
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Coronary artery disease (CAD, also called coronary heart disease, or CHD) is a condition in which the large blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen have become narrower. This is caused by arteriosclerosis (hardening of the blood vessels). CAD can also lead to other types of heart disease. more...
