Learning about coronary artery disease (CAD):

• What is CAD?
• What causes it?
• What are the symptoms?
• What do the coronary arteries do?
• What increases my risk for heart disease?
• How can I prevent heart disease?
• What is my risk for having a heart attack?
• When do I need to see my doctor?
• Can a test find heart disease early?

Being diagnosed:

• How will my doctor diagnose heart disease?
• How can an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) help diagnose heart disease?
• Should I have a coronary artery calcium scan?
• Should I have an angiogram?
• How will my doctor decide which tests I need?

Getting treatment:

• How is heart disease treated?
• Do I need to see a specialist?
• How should I exercise for a healthy heart?
• What medicines will I need to take?
• Do I need surgery?
• What are angioplasty and atherectomy?
• Should I have angioplasty for stable angina?
• Should I have coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

What happens:

• What is the difference between stable and unstable angina?
• How do I know if I'm having a heart attack?

Living with heart disease:

• How do I live well with heart disease?
• How do I eat a heart-healthy diet?
• How do I start a walking program?
• How do I take charge of my angina?
• How can I lower my stress level?
• How do I take medicines properly?
• How can I help a loved one with coronary artery disease?
• How can I learn from others who have heart disease?

End-of-life issues:

• How do I prepare for end-of-life issues?
• Should I stop curative treatment?