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- What Is Coronary Heart Disease? - NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease is a type of heart disease that occurs when the arteries of the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen -rich blood to the heart muscle due to narrowing from the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque It is also sometimes called coronary artery disease or ischemic heart disease
- Coronary Heart Disease Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease often develops over many years As plaque builds up and narrows the coronary arteries , you're more likely to have symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or neck pain when you exert yourself Symptoms often go away with rest and return when you are active or under stress
- Coronary Heart Disease - Causes and Prevention | NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease may have more than one cause, including plaque buildup or problems that affect how the heart's blood vessels work Taking steps to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy early in life can prevent risk factors from developing
- Coronary Heart Disease Treatment - NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease treatment can include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, or procedures to help manage heart disease
- Coronary Heart Disease - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Coronary CT angiography is an imaging test that looks at blood flow through the coronary arteries using a special X-ray machine that takes multiple pictures of the heart
- Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH
Your risk of coronary heart disease increases based on the number of risk factors you have and how serious they are Some risk factors — such as high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels can be adjusted through heart-healthy lifestyle changes Other risk factors, such as your age, family history, and race and ethnicity, cannot be changed
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Who Needs It? | NHLBI, NIH
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is used to treat obstructive coronary heart disease, a type of heart disease that occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood Your heart care team will work with you to decide if CABG is right for you
- What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting? - NHLBI, NIH
Coronary artery bypass grafting is a procedure to improve blood flow to the heart to treat or prevent serious problems such as a heart attack Learn more about who may benefit from this surgery and the recovery process
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