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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States and a leading cause of death for both men and women. CAD affects the coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to your heart muscle. When these arteries are damaged or diseased, your heart does not get the blood it needs. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States and a leading cause of death for both men and women. CAD affects the coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to your heart muscle. When these arteries are damaged or diseased, your heart does not get the blood it needs.
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Findings that point to it: exertional chest pain.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: stress testing or CT coronary angiography.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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2023 AHA/ACC chronic coronary disease guideline
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