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How can heredity be a factor in developing coronary artery disease?
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People whose parents have coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, or stroke at an early age are at increased risk. The high rate of severe hypertension among African-Americans puts them at increased risk
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What are the risk factors for ischemia?
Men who are 45 years of age and older and women who are 55 years of age and older are considered to be at risk. Risk also increases with age.
What is the nations of leading cause of death?
heart diseasw
What is the abbreviation for coronary artery disease?
CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
What are some Artery diseases?
Coronary Artery Disease
What does coronary stenting follow?
after treatment for coronary artery disease.
Medical terminology for coronary artery disease?
Coronary Artery Disease or CAD is also sometimes called Atherosclerotic heart disease or cardiovascular disease (AHD or ACD).
How is heredity a risk factor for ischemia?
People whose parents have coronary artery disease are more likely to develop it. African-Americans also are at higher risk.
What is coronary artery bypass surgery used to help prevent?
reduce the need for coronary bypass surgery.
What builds up during coronary artery disease?
coronary artery disease is a build-up of fatty matter and debris on the walls of the arteries.
What is coronary artery disease?
You can view common symptoms at: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov,www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/coronaryarterydisease.html, and www.mayoclinic.com/health/coronary-artery-disease/DS00064 .
Are Coronary artery disease and heart disease the same?
No; Coronary artery disease is a heart disease; or, CAD is one a disease that progresses into to Cardiomyopathy (heart disease) and MI. CAD is an aetiology of heart disease.
Is there any difference between coronary heart disease and coronary artery disease?
No. They are synonymous terms.
