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Coronary heart disease(CHD) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease.Coronary artery disease; Arteriosclerotic heart disease; CHD; C... |
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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 disco...
Causes
As the coronary arteries narrow, blood flow to the heart can slow down or stop. This can cause chest pain( stable ang...
Tests
Many tests help diagnose CHD. Usually, your doctor will order more than one test before making a definite diagnosis.
Treatments
Follow your doctor's directions closely to help prevent coronary artery disease from getting worse. Goals for treatin...
Alternative Therapies
Natural therapies may reduce the risk of certain types of heart disease, but once symptoms appear, conventional medic...
Risk Factors
Contributing risk factors have been linked to coronary artery disease, but their significance is not known yet. Contr...
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, contact your doctor to discuss prevention and possible treatment.Immedia...
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