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Coronary heart disease (or coronary artery disease) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart (coronary arteries). Coronary disease usually results from the build-up of fatty ma...
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Symptoms
Symptoms may be very noticeable, but sometimes you can have the disease and not have any symptoms. Chest pain or discom...
Causes
Coronary heart disease is usually caused by a condition called atherosclerosis, which occurs when fatty material and a ...
Tests
Many tests help diagnose CHD. Usually, your doctor will order more than one test before making a definite diagnosis. Te...
Treatments
Treatment depends on your symptoms and how severe the disease is. If you have coronary artery disease that does not cau...
Alternative Therapies
A healthy diet (including cold-water fish as a source of essential fatty acids) and exercise, important components of c...
Risk Factors
Many people have no symptoms of coronary artery disease before having a heart attack; 63% of women and 48% of men who d...
Prevention
See your health care provider regularly. Tips for preventing CHD or lowering your risk of the disease: Avoid or reduce ...
Doctor Specialties
If you have any of the risk factors for CHD, set up an appointment with your doctor to discuss prevention and possible ...
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