Coronary Artery Desease (CAD) |
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a condition in oxygen-rich blood is prevented from reaching the heart by plaque. built up inside the coronary arteries. Plaque, made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood, builds up inside the coronary arteries causing the arteries to narrow and reduces blood flow. Complications of CAD include arrhythmias, chest pain, heart attacks, and heart failure.
Please review the diagnosis and management guidelines from the Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium (MQIC) below.
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