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Coronary
Artery Disease
Coronary
artery disease
is the result of the build up of fatty deposits or plaque in
the coronary arteries.
These
arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. The blockage in the
coronary artery prevents blood from reaching the heart muscle.
Blockages can occur in one or several of the coronary
arteries. Physicians will diagnose coronary artery disease and
recommend a specific treatment for a particular disease
condition.
Each year
thousands of people with coronary artery disease will need
treatment to increase the blood flow to their hearts.
Treatment depends on many factors, such as a person’s age,
heart muscle function, the size and location of the arterial
obstruction, and other health issues. Typical treatment
options for coronary artery disease include:
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