Diagnostic procedure and state of the art treatment options
Coronary artery disease (CAD; also called coronary heart disease, CHD) is the most common form of heart disease in America and Europe and is a serious health problem worldwide. People with a history of high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, being overweight and a family history of CAD have an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries.
Within this information we would like to answer some of your questions on coronary artery disease (CAD), the diagnostic procedure and state of the art treatment options. It should also help you to make the right decision on the appropriate treatment in agreement with your physician.