What is coronary artery disease?
Coronary artery disease can reduce blood flow through arteries supplying the heart muscle.
Symptoms, causes and assessment
Plaque buildup is a major cause. Chest pressure, symptoms on exertion or breathlessness may occur, though some people have no symptoms. Risk assessment considers blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, tobacco and family history together.
Care and when to seek help
History and examination guide the choice of tests. Prevention, medicines and any procedure are decided with a clinician. Persistent chest pain, cold sweat or sudden breathlessness calls for emergency care.
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