Advanced treatment for this common heart disease
Expert Heart & Vascular Care
Getting the care you need starts with seeing one of our heart or vascular specialists.
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the United States, and the specialists in our Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Cardiology programs develop and use the latest surgical and technological advances to treat it.
It is often caused by atherosclerosis, a condition in which the arteries become narrow because of the buildup of plaque. A complete blockage can result in a heart attack or stroke.
What are the symptoms of coronary artery disease?
As the artery narrows, less blood reaches the rest of your body. You may experience:
- Chest pain (angina)
- Coronary artery spasm
- Pain in your neck or left arm
- Shortness of breath
How can I prevent or control coronary artery disease?
As you age, your risk increases and men are generally at greater risk than women.
However, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to prevent and control the condition, including:
- Achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- Choose healthy foods
- Exercise
- Find healthy stress management techniques
- Manage your diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol
- Quit smoking
