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cad - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

CAD: coronary artery disease. CAD is a major cause of illness and death. It begins when hard cholesterol substances (plaques) are deposited within a coronary artery. These arteries arise from the aorta adjacent to the heart and supply the heart muscle with blood that is rich in oxygen. They are called the coronary arteries because they encircle the heart in the manner of a crown. ...
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Hotlines for cad (Source: HealthHotLines)
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
(800) 822-2762 (Voice and TTY)

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
(800) 332-FACE (332-3223)

American Academy of Family Physicians
(800) 274-2237

Further Reading on cad
  • Cardiac Catheterization ( WebMD )
    Cardiac catheterization is a test used to check blood flow in the coronary arteries , blood flow , and blood pressure in the heart ' s ...and, if you have coronary artery disease ( CAD ), determine whether...
  • Metabolic Syndrome - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is metabolic syndrome ? Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that include too much fat around the waist , elevated ...heart function. Assessing risk category for CAD . After your risk is...
  • Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®) - Advanced Unfavorable Hodgkin Lymphoma ( WebMD )
    Patients are designated as having advanced unfavorable Hodgkin ' s lymphoma ( HL ) if they have clinical stage III or stage IV disease ...S, et al.: ABVD vs. STANFORD V (SV) vs. MOPP-EBV- CAD (MEC) in...
  • Sterols and Stanols (Part 2) ( WebMD )
    In the last post, I gave a brief overview of sterols and stanols and how they are absorbed in the intestine...noncholesterol sterols get into some people, especially those with family history of CAD ...
  • Antioxidants - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What are antioxidants ? Antioxidants protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals . Many experts ...medical conditions, such as coronary artery disease ( CAD ), some...


  • Lipid Panel - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    A lipid panel is a blood test that measures lipids - fats and fatty substances used as a source of energy in your body . Lipids ...illnesses, such as coronary artery disease ( CAD ), heart attack, or stroke...
  • Chromium - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is chromium ? Chromium is a mineral our bodies use in small amounts for normal body functions , such as digesting food . Chromium ...your risk of developing coronary artery disease ( CAD ). Supplemental...
  • Sleep Apnea - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is sleep apnea ? Sleep apnea occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep . It can be mild ,...heart rhythm, heart failure, coronary artery disease ( CAD ), or stroke.
  • High Triglycerides - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    ...lower triglycerides. Medicines may be used if you have risk factors for coronary artery disease ( CAD ). In this case, your doctor...have risk factors for coronary artery disease ( CAD ). In this case,
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