Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up inside arteries. The disease can cause fatal heart attacks. Learn how to prevent the disease, and what treatments are available, such as angioplasty.

Articles About Coronary Artery Disease

Signs and Symptoms Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is poor circulation and hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack or stroke.
Understanding Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. Learn more about what CAD is and how to treat coronary artery disease.
Coronary Angioplasty: Opening Blocked Arteries
Angioplasty is a medical procedure in which a balloon is used to open a blockage in a heart artery.
Heart Failure in the Elderly
Know what factors lead to heart failure, and learn about what makes an elder's heart healthier.
What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?
Coronary artery bypass grafting is a type of surgery called revascularization, used to improve blood flow to the heart in people with severe coronary artery disease
Angina: What it is and How it Affects Seniors
What is angina and why is it a dangerous heart condition?
A Heart Healthy Diet
What types of foods should a person with heart disease eat...and what should they avoid?

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Q&A with the Experts on Coronary Artery Disease

Are there alternatives to heart bypass surgery?
Coronary artery bypass is the gold standard for coronary artery disease. However, there are many other ways to treat it.
What is the lifespan of a mechanical heart valve?
Mechanical heart valves are made of pyrolytic carbon, similar to industrial grade diamond. It is very hard and wears very little.
What happens when a heart valve is leaking, and what is the treatment?
A leaky valve (also called an Incompetent valve) means that a portion of the blood flow moves backwards to the normal flow. If the backward flow is too large, heart failure can result.

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News about Coronary Artery Disease

For Cardiac Patients, Working Harder Is Smarter
New research shows that cardiac patients benefit more from exercise centered around interval training--short bursts of intense activity alternating with periods of rest--than from moderate, continuous exercise.

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