Prevention & Treatment
This class of medication helps lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease
What are statins
This modifiable lifestyle habit is the leading cause of coronary artery disease
What is smoking
This term refers to the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart
What is atherosclerosis
These medications also used as blood thinners, help prevent blood clots in CAD patients
What are anticoagulants (or antiplatelets like aspirin)
A surgical procedure where a balloon is used to open blocked arteries, sometimes followed by a stent placement
What is angioplasty (or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
This medical condition, often called the "silent killer," increases the risk of CAD by damaging arteries
What is hypertension
The most common symptom of coronary artery disease is often described as chest pain or discomfort.
What is angina
Beta-blockers help reduce this, which lowers the heart’s workload and decreases oxygen demand.
What is heart rate (or blood pressure)?
This type of surgery involves grafting a blood vessel to bypass a blocked coronary artery
What is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
This type of cholesterol is known as "bad" cholesterol and contributes to plaque formation in the arteries
What is LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol
A complete blockage of a coronary artery can result in this life-threatening event
What is a heart attack (Myocardial Infarction)
People with CAD are advised to follow this type of diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
What is the Mediterranean diet?
This lifestyle activity, recommended for at least 150 minutes per week, strengthens the heart and improves circulation
What is exercise (or physical activity)
A family history of heart disease, being male, and increasing age are examples of these types of risk factors
What are non-modifiable risk factors
This diagnostic test uses electrodes attached to the skin to measure the electrical activity of the heart.
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)?
A blood test measuring this protein, which rises when the heart muscle is damaged, helps diagnose a heart attack
What is troponin
This primary dietary mineral, often overconsumed, can contribute to high blood pressure and increase CAD risk
What is sodium
This metabolic disorder, characterized by high blood sugar levels, significantly increases the risk of CAD
What is diabetes
This non-invasive test uses ultrasound to assess the heart’s structure and function.
What is an echocardiogram?
This condition occurs when the heart struggles to pump blood efficiently due to weakened or stiffened heart muscle.
What is heart failure?