Coronary Artery Disease by: Brendan 



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  • Pathology
  • Cause
  • Caused by buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries
  • Individuals at risk
  • Men above 45
  • Women above 55
  • Overweight/obese people
  • People with elevated cholesterol levels
  • People with high blood pressure
  • People with diabetes
  • People with metabolic syndrome
  • People with a family history of heart disease
  • Smokers
  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Angina
  • Heart attack
  • Heart Failure
  • Arrhythmia
  • Diagnosis
  • Specialist
  • Cardiologist
  • Tests
  • Blood tests
  • Stress testing
  • Echocardiogram
  • Treatment
  • Medical Therapy
  • Aspirin
  • Beta-blockers
  • Statins
  • Plavix
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
  • Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
  • Nitrates
  • Ranolazine (Ranexa)
  • Surgery/Procedures
  • Coronary stenting
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery