1. Coronary Artery Disease Atherosclerosis, Heart Disease Information on coronary artery disease including atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and atherosclerotic plaque provided by Guidant Corporation. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Arrhythmias. coronary artery disease. Heart Attack http://www.guidant.com/condition/cad/condition.shtml

Condition Compass Overview Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Arrhythmias Coronary Artery Disease ... comments What Is Coronary Artery Disease? Are You at Risk? Ask Your Doctor E-mail this page to a friend Learn about these and other Guidant partner sites: With normal cholesterol and no family history of heart disease, coronary artery disease was the furthest thing from his mind... more THE CONDITION What Is Coronary Artery Disease? The heart is a muscle that pumps oxygen-filled blood to all parts of the body. In healthy adults, the heart is usually about the size of a closed fist and pumps approximately 1,900 gallons of blood through the circulatory system every day. Blood flows out from the heart through the aorta, which is the largest artery in the body. All of the major arteries branch from the aorta and carry blood to all parts of the body. Blood vessels called "veins" return the blood to the heart. After picking up oxygen from the lungs, the blood is pumped out to the body again. The movement of blood through the heart, lungs and body is called "circulation." As the heart pumps, it produces a pulse. Counting the pulse tells us how many times the heart pumps or beats per minute. Like any other muscle, the heart needs oxygen to live and work. The coronary arteries branch off from the aorta very close to the heart and carry oxygen-rich blood along the heart's surface and into the muscle itself. There are three major coronary arteries: the Right Coronary Artery (RCA), the Left Anterior Descending (LAD), and the Circumflex (CX). These major arteries branch into smaller arteries that supply every part of the heart muscle with blood.

2. Coronary Artery Disease: How Your Diet Can Help This is called coronary artery disease. If you have coronary artery disease, your heart isn't getting the blood and http://familydoctor.org/handouts/239.html

Information from Your Family Doctor Coronary Artery Disease: How Your Diet Can Help What is coronary artery disease? The vessels that bring blood to the heart are called the coronary arteries. They are like narrow tubes. A fatty substance called plaque can build up in these arteries and make them narrow, so less blood gets to the heart. This is called coronary artery disease. If you have coronary artery disease, your heart isn't getting the blood and oxygen it needs to work like it should. Coronary artery disease can lead to serious health problems, including angina (pain or pressure in the chest) and heart attack. Several things increase your risk for coronary artery disease, including high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, being male, a family history of the disease and a high cholesterol level. Although you can't change all of the things that increase your risk for coronary artery disease, you can lower your cholesterol level by making changes in your diet (see the box below), and you can quit smoking (if you smoke now). What is cholesterol?

3. HeartPoint: Coronary Artery Disease A look at this disease, the risk factors, symptoms and possible complications including heart attack. http://www.heartpoint.com/coronartdisease.html

C O R O N A R Y A R T E R Y D I S E A S E HeartPoint animation: this will take approximately 1 minute to load. Coronary artery disease generally refers to the buildup of cholesterol in the inside layers of the arteries. As shown here, this will slowly narrow the flow of blood through the vessel, and the muscle it supplies will not get enough blood. The plaque weakens the wall. As shown in the lower artery, a crack may develop in the plaque and a blood clot may form - this is the mechanism of most heart attacks. Read on to learn more about this important disease. ©COPY;1997 HeartPoint Updated July 1997 Commentary Food You Will Love HeartPoint Gallery In The News ... Home

4. NHLBI, Coronary Heart Disease Offers a brief description of this disorder, followed by an indepth look and animations for easy understanding. coronary artery disease generally refers to the buildup of cholesterol in the inside layers of the arteries. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/chdfacts.htm

FACTS ABOUT CORONARY HEART DISEASE Some 7 million Americans suffer from coronary heart disease (CHD), the most common form of heart disease. This type of heart disease is caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries that feed the heart. CHD is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. Each year, more than 500,000 Americans die of heart attacks caused by CHD. Many of these deaths could be prevented because CHD is related to certain aspects of lifestyle. Risk factors for CHD include high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivityall of which can be controlled. Although medical treatments for heart disease have come a long way, controlling risk factors remains the key to preventing illness and death from CHD. Who is at risk for CHD? Risk factors are conditions that increase your risk of developing heart disease. Some can be changed and some cannot. Although these factors each increase the risk of CHD, they do not describe all the causes of coronary heart disease; even with none of these risk factors, you might still develop CHD. Controllable High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Smoking Obesity Physical inactivity Diabetes Stress* Uncontrollable Gender Heredity (family history of CHD) Age * Although stress may be a risk factor for CHD, scientists still do not know exactly how stress might be involved in heart disease.

5. Risk Coronary Artery Disease Diagram of the heart and the arteries, discussion about calcification and calculation of the likelihood of CAD. http://www.chestx-ray.com/Coronary/CorCalc.html

Published June 2000 Revised Septermber 2001 Probability of Coronary Artery Disease Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability Osler Coronary Artery Calcification CT detection Electron Beam CT Protocal - CT Score Anatomy, CT Calculators: Probability of Coronary Artery Disease ... References CT detection Atherosclerotic heart disease is the number one cause of death. Methods of detecting coronary artery disease prior to fatal events are needed so that appropriate measures can be taken to reduce risk. Anatomic studies have established that coronary calcification is invariably located near areas of advanced atherosclerotic disease. A direct relation between the extent of coronary calcification and the severity of stenotic lesions or frequency of myocardial infarction is consistently observed in autopsy series. The more extensive the calcification, the more frequent and more severe the degree of stenosis. This relationship is recognized in all age groups and both sexes, but is more marked in younger patients. CT and in particular, electron-beam CT (EBCT) is the most sensitive radiographic method to detect coronary artery calcification. The value of EBCT can be summarized as follows:

6. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins - Coronary Artery Disease International articles on coronary artery disease. Published 8 times per year.Category Health Medicine Journals Cardiology...... http://www.coronary-artery.com/

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7. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 16, Ch. 202, Coronary Artery Disease Most coronary artery disease (CAD) is due to subintimal deposition of atheromas in the large and mediumsized arteries http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section16/chapter202/202a.htm

8. Learn About Coronary Artery Disease From Plainsense Defines coronary artery disease, possible complications, treatment and prevention.Category Health Conditions and Diseases coronary artery disease......When the blood vessels leading to the heart become clogged, the result is acondition known as coronary artery disease, sometimes called CAD. http://www.plainsense.com/Health/Heart/cad.htm

Search the Web. Type it and go! Related Topics: Abnormal Heartbeat Angina Angiogram Angioplasty ... Congestive Heart Failure Coronary Artery Disease No Surgery for CAD Coronary Intensive Care CPR A Proven Life Saver Decrease Your Risk ... Women at Risk Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) When a person's arteries are healthy, the walls are smooth, and there's plenty of room for the blood to flow freely. Diseased arteries are so clogged with fatty deposits that there's very little room left for the blood. Because the blood vessel is so narrow, a clot can block the flow of blood entirely, causing a heart attack or a stroke. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) When the blood vessels leading to the heart become clogged, the result is a condition known as coronary artery disease, sometimes called CAD. Clogged arteries make it hard for the blood to flow to the heart, cutting off a large portion of the oxygen the heart needs to function properly. CAD is a very serious condition, since clogged arteries can lead to heart attacks, strokes or even death. Coronary artery disease is hard to detect in the early stages, so most people don't realize they have it until the condition has advanced to a very serious stage. Many treatments are available to slow down the disease, including: medications to reduce blood pressure and relieve the strain on the heart;

9. Information About Fatty Build Up In The Coronary Arteries At Medtronic Cardiovascular disease resources for sufferers of circulatory conditions and patients seeking information Category Health Conditions and Diseases coronary artery disease......coronary artery disease is the result of fatty deposits in the blood stream. Diagnosingcoronary artery disease, More Information about coronary artery disease, http://www.medtronic.com/cad/

Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease More Information about Coronary Artery Disease Bradycardia Heart Attack Heart Failure Heart Valves ... Tachyarrhythmia Stages of Your Condition Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the result of the build up of fatty deposits (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 CAD and recommend a specific treatment for a particular disease condition. Join a Support Community Live Events Taking anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation Where to go from here Taking anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation How do I take anticoagulants safely? ... theheart.org

10. LifeHeart.com Resources on heart disease, including angina, coronary artery disease, and quality of life for patients and medical professionals. http://www.lifeheart.com

Welcome to LifeHeart.com, an information resource about the heart, heart disease, and achieving a good quality of life. Our website presents up-to-date and useful information for you and your family. The information you'll find here has been researched, written, and reviewed by a team of doctors, pharmacists, and nurses. To date, LifeHeart.com has articles about the healthy heart (see Heart Basics ) and chronic angina pectoris, the uncomfortable, often crushing chest pain that occurs when you are physically or mentally stressed (see Angina Basics Information on our site lives in two areas. If you are a patient with heart disease, are caring for a relative with the condition, or would just like to learn more about it, please visit our Patient section. If you are a medical professional, please visit our Healthcare Professional section. LifeHeart.com will continue to grow. We invite you to bookmark this page and keep checking back with us as we add information and insights about a heart-healthy approach to living that we hope may enhance your quality of life. LifeHeart.com

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12. HeartPoint: Treatment Of Coronary Artery Disease Norwegian investigators studied a population of patients with known blockage ofthe heart vessels (coronary artery disease) and correlated the levels of http://www.heartpoint.com/treatcoronaryartdis.html

T R E A T M E N T O F C O R O N A R Y A R T E R Y D I S E A S E While CAD can be a very dangerous disease, there are many means available to treat it. See and learn more by following the links. MEDICATIONS. Medications are very useful in the treatment of CAD, and are used in virtually every case. While the ideal medicine, one that would simply quietly and completely "dissolve" the blockages, has not yet been found, some classes of medicines to reduce the blockage to some degree are currently available. Blood thinners, often "simple" aspirin, is indicated in almost every case. Other medicines provide their relief by decreasing the amount of work the heart is asked to do (and subsequently decrease its need for blood) by lowering the pulse rate and blood pressure. ANGIOPLASTY. There are now several types of procedures which work on the inside of the arteries with catheters introduced from the groin. "Balloon" procedures (PTCA) were the first, and are still the most widely used. "Stents" (small metal cylinders placed with a balloon catheter) remaining in the artery are becoming much more popular. Rotoblators are used to pulverize the plaque into very small fragments which are washed away by the blood. "Athrectomies" use catheters which remove plaque and/or clot procedures. "Lasers" also are used in selected situations, although not very commonly. [ Perform an angioplasty ] SURGERY.

13. The Gum Disease - Heart Disease Project The link between gum disease and cardiovascular disease is established. There is increased risk of stroke,and coronary artery disease. http://www.perioheart.com

Questions About Heart Disease and Gum Disease The Treatment of Gum Disease The perioheart.com Periodontists Periodontitis ... Gum Disease and Smoking The Gum Disease - Heart Disease Project www.perioheart.com THE PROBLEM Scientific studies have been done which have established an association between gum disease(periodontitis) and cardiovascular disease. While the exact mechanism which links gum disease and cardiovascular disease has not been firmly established, the association between the two disease entities is cause for concern. In our health-conscious society, it is being recommended that patients with cardiovascular disease and especially those with heart valve deficiencies and/or replacements be monitored more thorougly regarding their periodontal status. THE RESEARCH Initial research was done in Finland which presented evidence in 1989 that even when conventional risk factors for strokes and heart attacks were taken into account, dental infections were associated with strokes ( reference #1 ) and heart attacks ( reference #2 ). Another study examining 9,760 men during a period spanning 1971-1987, confirmed the conclusions of the Finnish study which linked coronary artery disease and gum disease (

14. The Heart And Coronary Artery Disease The Heart and coronary artery disease. Anatomy of the Heart http://www.hgcardio.com/hrtdisea.htm

15. EMedicine - Hypertensive Heart Disease : Article By Kamran Riaz, MD Cardiologist offers a clinical report on common heart conditions caused by elevated blood pressure. Learn about coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation and their link to this disorder. http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3432.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Cardiology Hypertensive Heart Disease Last Updated: January 2, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: left ventricular hypertrophy, LVH, congestive heart failure, CHF, hypertension, high blood pressure, hyperpiesis, hyperpiesia, angina, myocardial infarction, MI AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Kamran Riaz, MD , Fellow, Instructor, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiology, University of Missouri at Kansas City Coauthor(s): Alan D Forker, MD , Program Director of Cardiovascular Fellowship, Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine; Aqeel Ahmed, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Pathology, University of Missouri at Kansas City Kamran Riaz, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:

16. Advanced Search AFP April 1, 2001. coronary artery disease Prevention What's Different forWomen? 2-4. TABLE 1 coronary artery disease What's Different for Women? http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010401/1393.html

Advanced Search Coronary Artery Disease Prevention: What's Different for Women? JOAN BEDINGHAUS, M.D., LOREN LESHAN, M.D., and SABINA DIEHR, M.D. Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin A patient information handout on preventing heart attacks in women, written by the authors of this article, is provided on page 1405. A PDF version of this document is available. Download PDF now (8 pages / 57 KB). More information on using PDF files. See editorial on page 1290. C oronary artery disease has been widely considered a "man's disease" and not a major concern for women. Yet cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in adult women in the United States. A 1995 Gallup poll found that one in three primary care physicians in this country, as well as four out of five women, was unaware of this fact. Women's age-adjusted mortality rates from heart disease are four to six times higher than their mortality rates from breast cancer. Yet, because public campaigns have emphasized breast cancer risks in the effort to promote screening mammography, many women are more afraid of breast cancer than of coronary artery disease. Women are less likely than men to be offered treatment that could prevent reinfarction.

17. GenVec An emerging biopharmaceutical company developing novel gene therapies for diseases where local delivery of a therapeutic gene has potential benefits over currently available treatments. New product development initiatives have been formalized for coronary artery disease with BioBypass angiogen, restenosis prevention and cancer. http://www.genvec.com

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19. Advanced Search Dietary Therapy for Preventing and Treating coronary artery disease. Dietarychanges can help prevent and treat coronary artery disease. http://www.aafp.org/afp/980315ap/masley.html

Advanced Search Articles Departments Patient Information Dietary Therapy for Preventing and Treating Coronary Artery Disease STEVEN C. MASLEY, M.D., Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Olympia, Washington A patient information handout on coronary artery disease , is provided on page 1307. Nearly one half of Americans die of cardiovascular disease. The morbidity and mortality associated with coronary artery disease is strongly related to abnormal lipid levels, oxidation of lipids and intra-arterial clot formation. Nutrition powerfully influences each of these factors. There is growing evidence that patients can improve lipid levels and decrease the rate of cardiovascular events by "adding" specific foods to their diets and switching from saturated and polyunsaturated to monounsaturated fats and n-3 fatty acids. Appropriate dietary changes decrease arteriosclerotic plaque formation, improve endothelial vasomotor dynamics, reduce oxidation of low-density lipoproteins and enhance thrombolytic activity. Brief discussions between physicians and patients can influence patients' food choices. Changes in diet can reduce the premature mortality and morbidity associated with coronary artery disease. P hysicians in the United States diagnose over 500,000 new cases of coronary artery disease each year. Diet is strongly related to the development of this disease. Family physicians can play a critical role in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with coronary artery disease by influencing their patients' dietary choices.

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