121. Coronary Artery Disease -- Angioplasty.org Extensive resources for interventional cardiologists and patients alike, discussion forum, list of meetings worldwide, extensive historical information, http://www.ptca.org/devices.html

122. Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery What Is Coronary Bypass Surgery? Links to Other Sites Cardiology Patient Page Angioplasty Versus Bypass Surgery for coronary artery disease Chest Pain http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4484

123. Coronary Artery Disease. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 coronary artery disease. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 200105. http://www.bartleby.com/65/co/coronaryAD.html

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124. The Society Of Thoracic Surgeons A heart attack may be the first sign of coronary artery disease in many patients, The presence of coronary artery disease is most often confirmed by a http://www.sts.org/doc/3706

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125. Women's Health: Coronary Artery Disease Seach for books about coronary artery disease and women at coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. http://www.nytimes.com/specials/women/whome/cad.html

Fat and cholesterol build up over years (artheriosclerosis), scarring artery walls. One day, the accumulated debris blocks an artery in the heart. Without blood, heart muscle cells stop working. A woman has a heart attack (myocardial infarction). If enough heart muscle dies, the heart attack is fatal. A blood clot stuck in a heart artery is called coronary thrombosis. In the 1998 Women's Health Issue Gender Specifics: Why Women Aren't Men By DORION SAGAN Western thought about sex has been tainted by the notion that the female is a kind of imperfect or unfinished male. Medical science, however, is now demonstrating that women can do some things better, and that they have many biological and cognitive advantages. Why Baked Catfish Holds Lessons for Their Hearts By FRANCES FRANK MARCUS For a year and a half, academic researchers have been teaching women in Uniontown, Ala., how to stay well by changing their behavior: by exercising more, not smoking and doing the unthinkable banishing collard greens smothered in fatback and other traditional high-fat food in the rural south. Behind the Buzz on Designer Estrogens, Questions Linger

126. Evidence-based Management Of Coronary Artery Disease In The Elderly -- Current P Evidencebased Management of coronary artery disease in the Elderly Current Perspectives CME. Authors Tarek Helmy, MD, FACC; Amar D. Patel, MD; http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3954

Register Log In September 8, 2005 From Evidence-based Management of Coronary Artery Disease in the Elderly Current Perspectives CME Authors: Tarek Helmy, MD, FACC; Amar D. Patel, MD; Nanette Kass Wenger, MD; Stamatios Lerakis, MD, FACC, FASE Disclosures Release Date: April 13, 2005 Valid for credit through April 13, 2006 Credits Available Physicians - up to 0.75 AMA PRA category 1 continuing physician education credits Contents of This CME Activity Coronary heart disease (CHD) disproportionately affects older adults, yet many questions remain regarding the optimal management for CHD in the elderly. The current review summarizes the best available evidence for this critical subject and weighs the benefits and risks of the different treatment options presented. Evidence-based Management of Coronary Artery Disease in the Elderly Current Perspectives Nanette Kass Wenger, MD Tarek Helmy, MD, FACC Amar D. Patel, MD Stamatios Lerakis, MD, FACC, FASE Go to Test Questions The materials presented here do not reflect the views of Medscape or the companies providing unrestricted educational grants. These materials may discuss uses and dosages for therapeutic products that have not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product discussed. All readers or continuing education participants should verify all information and data before treating patients or employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

127. Chronic Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Percentage Of Patients With Prior Myocar coronary artery disease; betablocker therapy. DENOMINATOR DESCRIPTION. All patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who also have prior myocardial http://www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=1&doc_id=152

128. Epix Pharmaceuticals - MRI And MRA Pharmaceutical Technology Develops contrast agents designed for multiple imaging indications, including coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease. Profiles of technology and company in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Nasdaq EPIX) http://www.epixmed.com/

Recent News July 20, 2005 Q2 2005 EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Earnings Conference Call: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 4:30 p.m. ET July 1, 2005 FDA Accepts EPIX' Submission Following Vasovist(TM) Approvable Letter as Complete Response; FDA action targeted for late November 2005 Highlights MS-325 could be the first imaging pharmaceutical specifically designed for magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). View clinical trial data and images EP-2104R ... uses of MRI for detecting cardiovascular disease

129. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - Heart Disease And Other Cardiovascular Conditions Information on heart disease and related cardiovascular conditions includes medications, procedures and tests, symptoms, and treatment. http://www.medicinenet.com/coronary_artery_bypass_graft/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home Heart Home Page > Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Search Tips Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG) What is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery? How does coronary artery disease develop? How is coronary artery disease diagnosed? How is CAD treated? ... Coronary Artery Bypass Graft At A Glance What is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery? Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is performed about 350,000 times annually in the United States, making it one of the most commonly performed major operations. CABG surgery is advised for selected groups of patients with significant narrowings and blockages of the heart arteries (coronary artery disease). CABG surgery creates new routes around narrowed and blocked arteries, allowing sufficient blood flow to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscles. How does coronary artery disease develop? Coronary artery disease occurs when atherosclerotic plaque (hardening of the arteries) builds up in the wall of the arteries that supply the heart. This plaque is primarily made of cholesterol. Plaque accumulation can be accelerated by smoking, high blood pressure , elevated cholesterol, and diabetes. Patients are also at higher risk for plaque development if they are older (greater than 45 years for men and 55 years for women), or if they have a positive family history for early heart artery disease.

130. Coronary Artery (Heart) Disease And Surgical Treatment Options. coronary artery (Heart) disease Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment, Including Standard and Minimally Invasive coronary artery Bypass and TransMyocardial http://www.texheartsurgeons.com/cad.htm

Coronary Artery Disease Also known as Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) , Coronary Arteryt Disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease. The National Institute of Health estimates that some 7 million Americans suffer from it. Each year more than 500,000 men and women in the US die of heart attacks caused by CAD. What is Coronary Artery Disease? The coronary arteries , illustrated at right, surround the heart to supply the heart muscle with the fresh blood nourishment it needs to do its work of pumping blood throughout the rest of the body. Just like other organs, the heart needs a constant supply of oxygenated blood to feed itself. Coronary Artery Disease is an occlusion (obstruction) of the coronary (heart) arteries resulting from atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis). When the body goes into more strenuous activity, the heart has to work harder to supply the body's demands for fresh, oxygen-rich blood. When this happens, the heart's own need for oxygen rich blood rises, and the constrictions in coronary arteries prevent it from receiving the necessary amount. This insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle results in oxygen deprivation, a condition called myocardial (heart) ischemia The image below left is an arteriogram showing occlusion of the right coronary artery.The illustration at right below shows a heart with diseased Left Anterior Descending (LAD) and Right Coronary Arteries (RCA). Stenosis is the diseased arterial tissue. A buildup of stenosis results in occlusion, or blockage, of an artery.

131. Coronary Disease coronary artery surgery ( 70%) with left main stem or triple vessel disease; No improved survival seen in patients with single or doublevessel disease http://www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/core/ITU/coronary.htm

Up Cardiovascular monitoring Resusitation Haemorrhage and shock ... Physiological scoring systems Coronary artery surgery Pathology The principle blood supply to the heart is via three vessels Right coronary artery Left anterior descending artery Circumflex coronary artery Atherosclerosis occurs in the proximal portions of these vessels The main treatable risk factors for coronary artery disease are Hypercholesterolaemia Hypertension Diabetes Smoking Depending on number of vessels involved patient is described as having Single-vessel disease Double-vessel disease Triple-vessel disease Prognosis depends on Number of vessels involved Left ventricular function Investigations Left ventricular function can be assessed by assessing ejection fraction on Echocardiography Angiography Multiple-gated acquisition (MUGA) scan Coronary angiography allows Confirmation of diagnosis Preoperative planning of site of graft Indications for surgery No improved survival seen in patients with single or double-vessel disease Improved survival seen in those with poor left ventricular function Similar survival seen in patients undergoing angioplasty for multi-vessel disease Assessment of risk Patients at greatest risk have the most to gain from surgical intervention Mortality risk can be estimated using various scoring tools Risk is calculated by summating individual risk factors Parsonnet score Age greater than 70 years +7% Age greater than 75 years +12% Age greater than 80 years +20% Female sex +1% Hypertension +3% Diabetes +3% Obesity +3% Good ejection fraction Nil

132. Heart Info - Coronary Artery Heart Disease HeartInfo.org provides the latest news and information on cardiovascular conditions, diseases, and treatments, fitness and nutrition tips, women s health, http://www.heartinfo.org/ms/ency/165/main.html

Health Encyclopedia Visit our medical encyclopedia and learn the definition, description, causes and risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention for heart attack, blood pressure, cholesterol, stroke and more. A B C D ... W Coronary Artery Heart Disease Related Stories Is a Longevity Vaccine on the Way? Health Inflation Makes a Comeback Tarantulas Help Medical Science Creep Forward Related Videos Saving Hearts On The Road New And Improved Stroke Recovery Sighted Surgery Related Slides Angioplasty Atrial Fibrillation Congestive Heart Failure Related Encyclopedia Addison's Disease Aneurysms Angina Pectoris Definition of Coronary Artery Heart Disease ... Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Coronary Artery Heart Disease Definition of Coronary Artery Heart Disease Coronary artery disease or CAD (also known as ischemic heart disease , coronary heart disease or heart disease), refers to abnormalities of the arteries that carry oxygen and other nutrients to the heart muscle. Description of Coronary Artery Heart Disease The heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. To function properly, the heart must receive oxygen. Oxygen is supplied to the heart by coronary arteries that wrap around the surface of the heart. Coronary Artery Disease is generally due to the buildup of plaque or lesions in the coronary arterial walls (a process known as

133. Coronary Heart Disease: Definition And Much More From Answers.com coronary heart disease n. A disease of the heart and the coronary arteries that is characterized by atherosclerotic arterial deposits that block. http://www.answers.com/topic/coronary-heart-disease

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Medical Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping coronary heart disease Medical coronary heart disease n. A disease of the heart and the coronary arteries that is characterized by atherosclerotic arterial deposits that block blood flow to the heart, causing myocardial infarction. Wikipedia coronary heart disease Coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease (CAD) and atherosclerotic heart disease, is the end result of the accumulation of atheromatous plaques within the walls of the arteries that supply the myocardium (the muscle of the heart ). While the symptoms and signs of coronary heart disease are noted in the advanced state of disease, most individuals with coronary heart disease would have evidence of disease decades before the first symptoms arise. After decades of progression, some of these atheromatous plaques may rupture and (along with the activation of the blood clotting system) start limiting blood flow to the heart muscle . Current views are that an inflammatory process of the lining of the arteries, though poorly understood in specifics, promotes the disease progression.

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