- 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
- Know the Differences: Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Disease, Coronary . . .
Cardiovascular disease, heart disease, coronary heart disease — what’s the diference?
- 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
- Coronary Heart Disease - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease treatment can include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, or procedures to help manage heart disease
- Coronary Heart Disease - Women and Heart Disease | NHLBI, NIH
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for women Two out of three women have one or more risk factors for coronary heart disease, and this increases with age Having multiple risk factors greatly increases a person’s chance of developing coronary heart disease
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