Antiplatelet medications such as aspirin or clopidogrel (Plavix) are usually recommended. Medications may also be prescribed to lower lipoprotein levels
According to his doctor, he was on medication for coronary artery disease.
The term used to explain the new growth of blood vessels for patients with coronary artery disease is angiogenesis. The old blood cells can create their own new cells.
CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
Coronary Artery Disease
after treatment for coronary artery disease.
Coronary Artery Disease or CAD is also sometimes called Atherosclerotic heart disease or cardiovascular disease (AHD or ACD).
reduce the need for coronary bypass surgery.
coronary artery disease is a build-up of fatty matter and debris on the walls of the arteries.
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 .
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.
No. They are synonymous terms.
A coronary stent is an artificial support device placed in the coronary artery to keep the vessel open after treatment for coronary artery disease.