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buildup narrows the arteries and reduces blood supply to the heart.

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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).


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.


Is a coronary stent artificial?

A coronary stent is an artificial support device placed in the coronary artery to keep the vessel open after treatment for coronary artery disease.


What is coronary occlusive artery disease?

Coronary occlusive artery disease-- Blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the heart; frequently a precursor to a heart attack.


What is the condition where fat-containing substances are deposited on the coronary artery lumens causing a narrowing?

Coronary artery disease