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Heart Disease Collection—Angina and CAD

Heart Disease|Angina and Coronary Artery Disease|High Cholesterol|Congestive Heart Failure|Heart Attack


General Overview Angina pectoris is a disease marked by brief paroxysmal attacks of chest pain precipitated by deficient oxygenation of the heart muscles. More Coronary artery disease, also called coronary disease or coronary heart disease, is a condition (as sclerosis or thrombosis) that reduces the blood flow through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle. More InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on angina and CAD: What are angina and CAD? What are the symptoms? What are the risk factors? How are the conditions diagnosed? What are the treatments? What are the screening tests? How can I reduce my risk? What questions should I ask my healthcare provider? Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures Cardiac catheterization Coronary angioplasty Coronary artery bypass grafting Echocardiogram Electrocardiogram Exercise stress test Preventing Angina and CAD Achieving and maintaining a healthful weight Never mind the fad diets, weight-loss pills, and zany herbal remedies—it all comes down to a balanced diet and a regular exercise program. Eating a diet low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol A high level of cholesterol in the blood is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which leads to heart attack. Learn about the different kinds of fats and how you can make better food choices. Start a regular exercise program Exercise helps keep your body healthy and your tissue and organs working properly. In keeping your body in good working order, exercise also helps ward off many diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and many others.		Preventing Angina and CAD (Continued) Tips for reducing stress in your life Many people feel stress often; some even feel it as a part of their daily lives. Stress has been implicated as a possible cause of—or at least exacerbating some of the symptoms of—numerous conditions, including coronary artery disease. Tips to help you stop smoking Cigarette smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. If you have thought about quitting but haven’t been able to, here are some reasons why you should and some ways to do it. Related Conditions Alcohol use disorder Cardiomyopathy Diabetes Heart attack High blood pressure High cholesterol Hyperlipidemia Metabolic syndrome Obesity Related Centers Diabetes center Stress management center Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) Angina Atherosclerosis and heart disease prevention Cardiac arrhythmia Congestive heart failure Heart attack High cholesterol High homocysteine High triglycerides Resources American Heart Association National Center http://www.american heart.org The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health

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