Coronary Artery Disease

Overview

Coronary artery disease is caused by plaque buildup in the arteries supplying the heart.

Symptoms

• •Angina
• •Myocardial infarction
• •Shortness of breath
• •Silent ischemia

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓ECG
• ✓Stress test
• ✓Coronary angiogram
• ✓CT coronary calcium

Treatments

• →PCI
• →CABG
• →Statins
• →Beta-blockers

Risk Factors