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Coronary Artery Disease - Frequently Asked Questions

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? When will my doctor check my risk of heart disease?
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 do I know if I really need a heart test?
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 is angioplasty? Should I have angioplasty for stable angina? Should I have bypass 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 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 treatment that prolongs my life?

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Last Updated: February 16, 2011

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