What for Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common and serious medical condition in which the arteries that supply blood to the heart (the coronary arteries) become narrowed or blocked. This can lead to a number of problems, including angina (chest pain), shortness of breath, and heart attack.

There are a number of risk factors for CAD, including:

* High blood pressure

* High cholesterol

* Diabetes

* Smoking

* Obesity

* Physical inactivity

* Family history of CAD

CAD is typically diagnosed with a variety of tests, including:

* Physical examination

* Blood tests

* Electrocardiogram (ECG)

* Echocardiogram

* Coronary angiography

Treatment for CAD may include:

* Medications to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar

* Lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly

* Surgery, such as angioplasty and stenting or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

Coronary artery disease is a serious condition, but it can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication. If you have any of the risk factors for CAD, it is important to see your doctor regularly for checkups.