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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women.
CAD happens when the arteries that supply blood to heart muscle become hardened and narrowed. This is due to the buildup of cholesterol and other material, called plaque, on their inner walls. As the buildup grows, less blood can flow through the arteries. As a result, the heart muscle can't get the blood or oxygen it needs. This can lead to chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. Most heart attacks happen when a blood clot suddenly cuts off the hearts' blood supply, causing permanent heart damage.
Over time, CAD can also weaken the heart muscle and contribute to heart failure and arrhythmias. Heart failure means the heart can't pump blood well to the rest of the body. Arrhythmias are changes in the normal beating rhythm of the heart.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
GenVec - An emerging biopharmaceutical company developing novel gene therapies for diseases where local delivery of a therapeutic gene has potential benefits over currently available treatments. New product development initiatives have been formalized for coronary artery disease with BioBypass angiogen, restenosis prevention and cancer.
Loesch, Dr Andrzej - Relationship between the autonomic nervous system and the vascular system, mechanisms underlying disease in human arteries, cerebral and coronary arteries. Relevant to clinical medicine. Saphenous vein for CABG, and neurodegenerative diseases. University College London.
Epix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Develops contrast agents designed for multiple imaging indications, including coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease. Profiles of technology and company in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Nasdaq: EPIX)
INVEST-Trial - Abbott Laboratories international study of a verapamil SR-based treatment approach versus an atenolol–based strategy for patients with hypertension and coronary artery disease.
About.com: Heart Disease/Cardiology - Collection of weekly articles about heart and coronary artery diseases and their treatment.
LifeHeart.com - Resources on heart disease, including angina, coronary artery disease, and quality of life for patients and medical professionals.
Mayo Clinic Heart Resource Center - Information about atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, diagnostic tests, treatment, risk factors and prevention.
Stanford Interventional Cardiology - Stanford Interventional Cardiology is a world leader in percutaneous coronary revascularization. We perform over 1000 interventions per year and offer the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease.
eMedicine - Angina Pectoris - Cardiologist offers a clinical overview of this condition that often leads to chest pain in patients with coronary artery disease. Includes emergency care information and prevention tips.
Cardiomedics - Offers information on external counterpulsation for treatment of angina, chest pain, coronary artery disease and heart failure.