Coronary artery disease (CAD; sometimes called coronary heart disease, or CHD) is the most common kind of heart disease. It happens when the arteries that feed blood to the heart muscles harden and get clogged through atherosclerosis. This process starves the heart of the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function well. Worsening CAD can lead to permanent heart damage and ultimately death. [1]
What is coronary artery disease?
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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024