Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease and Angina

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history and do a complete physical exam. To diagnose CAD or angina, the following may be helpful:


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Treatments for Coronary Artery Disease

The treatment goals of CAD are:

  • To alleviate immediate chest pain symptoms
  • To improve heart function and prevent permanent heart damage in the future

Common Treatments for Coronary Artery Disease

 

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Coronary Artery Anatomy

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Coronary Artery Anatomy

The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart itself. The right coronary artery supplies blood to the upper and lower chambers on the right side of the heart. The left coronary artery branches into the left anterior descending artery and circumflex artery, which supply blood to the upper and lower chambers of the left side of the heart.