1. HeartPoint: Coronary Artery Disease A look at this disease, the risk factors, symptoms and possible complications including heart attack. http://www.heartpoint.com/coronartdisease.html

C O R O N A R Y A R T E R Y D I S E A S E HeartPoint animation: this will take approximately 1 minute to load. Coronary artery disease generally refers to the buildup of cholesterol in the inside layers of the arteries. As shown here, this will slowly narrow the flow of blood through the vessel, and the muscle it supplies will not get enough blood. The plaque weakens the wall. As shown in the lower artery, a crack may develop in the plaque and a blood clot may form - this is the mechanism of most heart attacks. Read on to learn more about this important disease. ©COPY;1997 HeartPoint Updated July 1997 Commentary Food You Will Love HeartPoint Gallery In The News ... Home

2. Risk Coronary Artery Disease Diagram of the heart and the arteries, discussion about calcification and calculation of the likelihood of CAD. http://www.chestx-ray.com/Coronary/CorCalc.html

Published June 2000 Revised Septermber 2001 Probability of Coronary Artery Disease Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability Osler Coronary Artery Calcification CT detection Electron Beam CT Protocal - CT Score Anatomy, CT Calculators: Probability of Coronary Artery Disease ... References CT detection Atherosclerotic heart disease is the number one cause of death. Methods of detecting coronary artery disease prior to fatal events are needed so that appropriate measures can be taken to reduce risk. Anatomic studies have established that coronary calcification is invariably located near areas of advanced atherosclerotic disease. A direct relation between the extent of coronary calcification and the severity of stenotic lesions or frequency of myocardial infarction is consistently observed in autopsy series. The more extensive the calcification, the more frequent and more severe the degree of stenosis. This relationship is recognized in all age groups and both sexes, but is more marked in younger patients. CT and in particular, electron-beam CT (EBCT) is the most sensitive radiographic method to detect coronary artery calcification. The value of EBCT can be summarized as follows:

3. Coronary Artery Disease - Home Features articles on coronary artery disease with a clinical emphasis. Includes observational studies, clinical trials, and advances in laboratory research. http://www.coronary-artery.com/

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4. What Is Coronary Artery Disease? coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle (coronary arteries) become hardened and narrowed. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Cad/CAD_WhatIs.html

DCI Home Coronary Artery Disease : What Is ... What Is ... Other Names Causes Who Is At Risk ... Links What Is Coronary Artery Disease? Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle (coronary arteries) become hardened and narrowed. The arteries harden and become narrow due to the buildup of plaque on the inner walls or lining of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Blood flow to the heart is reduced as plaque narrows the coronary arteries. This decreases the oxygen supply to the heart muscle. CAD is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the U.S. in both men and women. When blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart are reduced or cut off, you can develop: Angina Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart is not getting enough blood. Heart attack A heart attack happens when a blood clot suddenly cuts off most or all blood supply to part of the heart. Cells in the heart muscle that do not receive enough oxygen-carrying blood begin to die. This can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle. Over time, CAD can weaken your heart muscle and contribute to:

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6. How Is Coronary Artery Disease Treated? The treatments for CAD include lifestyle changes, medications, and special procedures. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Cad/CAD_Treatments.html

DCI Home Coronary Artery Disease : Treatments What Is ... Other Names Causes Who Is At Risk ... Links How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated? The treatments for CAD include lifestyle changes, medications, and special procedures. The goals of treatment are to: Relieve symptoms Slow or stop atherosclerosis by controlling or reducing the risk factors Lower the risk for blood clots forming, which can cause a heart attack Widen or bypass clogged arteries Reduce cardiac events. Lifestyle Changes Everyone with CAD needs to make some lifestyle changes: Eat a healthy diet to prevent or reduce high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol , and maintain a healthy weight If you smoke, quit. Exercise as directed by your doctor. Lose weight if you are overweight or obese Reduce stress. For some people, these changes may be the only treatment needed. Medications Medications may be needed in addition to making lifestyle changes. Some medications decrease the workload on your heart and relieve your symptoms. Others decrease your chance of having a heart attack or sudden death, and prevent or delay the need for a special procedure (angioplasty or bypass surgery). Some common medications used to treat CAD are: Cholesterol-lowering medications.

7. American Heart Association Information and education about heart and stroke disease. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. [Title Of Article] Collection of weekly articles about heart and coronary artery diseases and their treatment. http://heartdisease.about.com/health/heartdisease/library/weekly/

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9. MedlinePlus Coronary Disease Atherosclerosis (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) coronary artery disease (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) Overviews http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. HeartPoint: Treatment Of Coronary Artery Disease blockage of the heart vessels (coronary artery disease) and correlated the levels of levels and mortality in patients with coronary artery disease, http://www.heartpoint.com/treatcoronaryartdis.html

T R E A T M E N T O F C O R O N A R Y A R T E R Y D I S E A S E While CAD can be a very dangerous disease, there are many means available to treat it. See and learn more by following the links. MEDICATIONS. Medications are very useful in the treatment of CAD, and are used in virtually every case. While the ideal medicine, one that would simply quietly and completely "dissolve" the blockages, has not yet been found, some classes of medicines to reduce the blockage to some degree are currently available. Blood thinners, often "simple" aspirin, is indicated in almost every case. Other medicines provide their relief by decreasing the amount of work the heart is asked to do (and subsequently decrease its need for blood) by lowering the pulse rate and blood pressure. ANGIOPLASTY. There are now several types of procedures which work on the inside of the arteries with catheters introduced from the groin. "Balloon" procedures (PTCA) were the first, and are still the most widely used. "Stents" (small metal cylinders placed with a balloon catheter) remaining in the artery are becoming much more popular. Rotoblators are used to pulverize the plaque into very small fragments which are washed away by the blood. "Athrectomies" use catheters which remove plaque and/or clot procedures. "Lasers" also are used in selected situations, although not very commonly. [ Perform an angioplasty ] SURGERY.

11. EMedicine - Angina Pectoris : Article By Jamshid Alaeddini, MD Cardiologist offers a clinical overview of this condition that often leads to chest pain in patients with coronary artery disease. Includes emergency care information and prevention tips. http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic133.htm

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12. Coronary Artery Disease This website is designed to review the basic pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, investigation methods and management of coronary artery disease http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. HeartCenterOnline: Researchers at Heidelberg University in Germany find evidence of alcohol's protective effect on coronary artery disease even after balloon angioplasty treatment. http://www.heartcenteronline.com/myheartdr/home/research-detail.cfm?reutersid=46

14. HeartPoint Coronary Artery Disease coronary artery disease generally refers to the buildup of cholesterol in the inside layers of the arteries. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. Coronary Artery Disease - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center Diagram of the Coronary Arteries coronary artery disease (CAD) affects almost 1.3 million Americans, making it the most common form of heart disease. http://www.tmc.edu/thi/cad.html

//var DOCUMENTGROUP=''; //var DOCUMENTNAME=''; //var ACTION=''; Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Again Ranked Among Nation's Top 10 Heart Centers Click here for Heart Owner's Update This publication contains information to help you understand and live a heart-healthy lifestyle. We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here. Coronary Artery Disease (En español) Coronary artery disease (CAD) affects almost 1.3 million Americans, making it the most common form of heart disease. CAD and its complications, like arrhythmia, angina pectoris, and heart attack (also called myocardial infarction), are the leading causes of death in the United States. CAD most often results from a condition known as atherosclerosis, which happens when a waxy substance forms inside the arteries that supply blood to your heart. This substance, called plaque, is made of cholesterol, fatty compounds, calcium, and a blood-clotting material called fibrin. Doctors have found that there are 2 kinds of plaque: hard and soft. Most people know about hard plaque and how it can cause a heart attack. If hard plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to your heart, the blood flow slows or stops. This decreases the amount of oxygen that gets to the heart, which can lead to a heart attack.

16. Nitrates - A Treatment For Heart Disease From Schwarz Pharma Offers information about coronary artery disease, its therapy and nitrates. Also contains information on products by Schwarz Pharma. http://www.nitrates.com

17. UMHS - What Is Coronary Artery Disease? What is coronary artery disease? http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. Coronary Artery Disease coronary artery disease is a type of heart disease. The coronary arteries are blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. http://www.4woman.gov/faq/coronary.htm

Skip navigation Coronary Artery Disease Printer-friendly version PDF file, 176 Kb] What is coronary artery disease (CAD)? What are the risk factors for CAD? What are the symptoms of CAD? What tests are used to diagnose CAD? ... Stroke What is coronary artery disease (CAD)? Coronary artery disease is a type of heart disease. The coronary arteries are blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. When these arteries become clogged with fatty deposits called plaque , it is called coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD is sometimes called coronary heart disease (CHD). Clogged arteries can keep the heart from getting enough blood and oxygen and can cause chest pain ( angina ). If a blood clot forms, it can suddenly cut off blood flow in the artery and cause a heart attack. Plaque forms in the arteries over many years in a process called atherosclerosis . One cause of plaque in the arteries is too much cholesterol in the blood. As plaque builds up, the artery opening gradually narrows and becomes clogged. The artery can also become less elastic (called "hardening of the arteries"). What are the risk factors for CAD?

19. Drug Points: Simvastatin And Impotence -- Jackson 315 (7099): 31 -- BMJ Five men with coronary artery disease developed impotence within one week of starting treatment with simvastatin 10 mg or having the dose increased to 20 mg (three men); they also had profound lethargy and inertia. Drug treatment for heart disease (aspirin alone in two patients) was not changed. Within one week of stopping simvastatin sexual function was restored. http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/315/7099/31/a

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20. What Is Coronary Artery Disease? coronary artery disease presents in a variety ways. coronary artery disease (CAD) This is the process of plaque formation in the heart vessels. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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