Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Buildup of plaque or calcification (atherosclerosis)
Pathogenesis
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Sedentary lifestyle
Family history
Diabetes
High levels of stress
Signs and Symptoms
Shortness of breath (especially with exertion)
Arrhythmias
Heart attack
- Back/Neck/Arm/Jaw pain
- Tightness in chest
- Dizziness
- Fatigue/weakness
Pathological Progression
-Arrhythmias
- Heart attack
-Heart failure
Diagnostic Procedures
Echocardiogram (Echo)
Stress Test (with or without echo)
Angiogram
Treatment
Medication
Angioplasty or stent placement
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
Possible Patient Outcomes
Heart Disease
References
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