Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States . It is the leading cause of death for both men and women, claiming more than half a million lives each year in this country. ¹ Lifestyle changes, medicines, and/or medical procedures can effectively prevent or treat CAD in most people.

"What is Coronary Artery Disease?", National Institutes of Health, www.nhibi.nih.gov , URL: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Cad/CAD_WhatIs.html

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