Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Flashcards
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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the coronary arteries become hard and narrow due to cholesterol and fatty deposits, which deny the body of sufficient blood and oxygen; leading cause of death in the US
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Risk factors
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comorbidities (HTN, DM, HLD), cigarette smoking, obesity, lack of physical activity, FHx
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Symptoms
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chest pain typically aggravated by activity and exertion
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Dx
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a cardiologist does a cardiac catheterization
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Treatment
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medications, lifestyle change (smoking cessation, better diet, regular exercise), surgical treatment (angioplasty, coronary stents, coronary bypass graft - CABG)
