Coronary Artery Disease and the Elderly
The most common type of heart disease, a condition in which the major blood vessels that supply the heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients become damaged or diseased.
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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
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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.
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What causes a heart attack, and what are a senior's chances of surviving one? The key is to act immediately.
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Cholesterol, blood pressure, family history--top cardiac experts disagree which measurements of heart health are most important. Discover the other factor that doctors often overlook.
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Coronary Artery Disease Questions
Coronary artery evidently has well beyond 70% blockage and confirmed vascular dementia, is it worth putting her through surgery?
18 AnswersBioMom41 Answered Jan 1, 2023Has anyone ever done a coronary calcium score test?
2 AnswersNothingleft Replied Mar 2021My husband's doctor has listed his care as palliative. What is the significance of this?
1 AnswerDaughterof1930 Answered Mar 2020My mother has peripheral artery disease with severe occlusion. Angiogram has been recommended; should we put her through this procedure?
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