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… Information Overview Drug-eluting stents can help prevent a coronary artery from narrowing again after angioplasty . They are … Coronary Angioplasty Coronary Artery Disease Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: …
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… or MI. Your doctor might also use the term acute coronary syndrome for your heart attack or unstable angina. … "ANN-juh-nuh" or "ann-JY-nuh") is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina occurs when there is not enough blood flow …
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… Makes pictures of the heart and blood vessels Checks for coronary artery disease Checks for problems with blood vessels and heart …
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… and Triglycerides Tests Ischemia Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs High Cholesterol: Should I Take Statins? … Aneurysm Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Acute Coronary Syndrome After a Stroke: Helping Your Family Adjust … Weight and Resistance Training Cardiomyopathy Carotid Artery Disease Carotid Artery Stenting Carotid …
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… Overview Overview Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death for women … the arteries. Heart disease. When plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, it is called heart disease or coronary artery disease. The heart doesn't get the blood that it …
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… (cholesterol) and calcium build up inside the lining of the artery wall. This forms a substance called plaque . Over … may narrow the artery. Atherosclerosis in the heart (coronary) arteries is called coronary artery disease. Atherosclerosis in the leg arteries is called …
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… If you are not active, you have a higher risk of heart disease (also called coronary artery disease ). It's never too early or too late to make …
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… A cardiac catheterization can check blood flow in the coronary arteries. It also checks the function of different … show if you have narrowed or blocked arteries from coronary artery disease . Why It Is Done Cardiac catheterization is done to: …
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… What is angina? Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease , or heart disease. For most people, it feels like …
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… a heart attack, after angioplasty , and for people who have coronary artery disease or peripheral arterial disease . Some people have …
