- What Is Coronary Heart Disease? - NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease occurs when the arteries of the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart Learn about the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of coronary heart disease
- Coronary Heart Disease - Causes and Prevention | NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease may have more than one cause, including plaque buildup or problems that affect how the heart's blood vessels work Taking steps to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy early in life can prevent risk factors from developing
- Coronary Heart Disease - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Your healthcare provider will diagnose coronary heart disease based on your symptoms, your medical and family history, your risk factors, and the results of heart tests Your provider will likely screen you for coronary heart disease at your regular checkups Providers may use an app to assess your chance of developing heart disease in the next 10 years or beyond
- Coronary Heart Disease - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease sometimes has no symptoms until you experience a heart attack or other serious complications
- Coronary Heart Disease - Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Learn about the risk factors for coronary heart disease such as age, environment, other diseases, family history and genetics, lifestyle habits, race and ethnicity, and mental health and social factors
- Know the Differences: Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Disease, Coronary . . .
Cardiovascular disease, heart disease, coronary heart disease — what’s the diference?
- ¿Qué es la cardiopatía coronaria? - NHLBI, NIH
La cardiopatía es un término general para las afecciones que afectan la estructura del corazón y su funcionamiento La cardiopatía es la principal causa de muerte en los Estados Unidos La cardiopatía coronaria es un tipo de enfermedad cardíaca que se presenta cuando las arterias del corazón no pueden repartir suficiente sangre oxigenada al músculo cardíaco debido al estrechamiento
- ATP III Guidelines At-A-Glance Quick Desk Reference
Step If 2+ risk factors (other than LDL) are present without CHD or CHD risk equivalent, assess 10-year (short-term) CHD risk (see Framingham tables)
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