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Coronary Artery Disease Directory
When arteries become filled with plaque and the arteries narrow, atherosclerosis occurs. When atherosclerosis happens in the coronary arteries, it is called coronary artery disease. When this happens, the heart cannot get enough oxygen to function properly. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how coronary artery disease is caused, what its symptoms are, how to treat it, and much more.
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What to expect during heart bypass surgery
If you need to have bypass surgery, you’ll have lots of questions about how it works and how it can help. Here’s what to expect during surgery and recovery.
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease is a serious condition caused by a buildup of plaque in your arteries. Learn more about coronary artery disease causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.
What Are the Risk Factors for Heart Disease?
Learn about risk factors for heart disease, like smoking, family history, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, uncontrolled diabetes, and more.
Angioplasty and Stents for Heart Disease Treatment
Angioplasty and stents are used to treat blockages that cause heart disease. Here’s what you need to know if you’re about to have one.
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Your Arterial Lifeline
Heart attacks and strokes caused by atherosclerosis are responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. But diseases caused by atherosclerosis also lead to chronic pain, kidney failure, blindness, and even impotence.
How Much Do You Know About Atherosclerosis?
Take WebMD's five-minute quiz to see just how much you understand about atherosclerosis and heart disease.
Three Heart-Healthy Makeovers
Three at-risk people who turned their heart health around.
6 Heart Health Myths and Facts: Is Your Heart in Danger?
Are younger women in danger of heart disease? Would you know if you had a heart attack? WebMD lists out 6 dangerous myths we believe about heart disease.