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CAD
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narrowing or obstruction of one or more coronary arteries
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CAD caused by
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atherosclerosis, accumulation of lipid plaque in arteries
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CAD causes
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decreased perfusion of myocardial tissue and inadequate myocardial oxygen supply
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CAD causes what type of health problems?
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HTN, angina, dysrhythmias, MI, CHF
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Symptoms of CAD?
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CP, palpitations, dyspnea, syncope, hemoptysis, excessive fatigue
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EKG shows what for symptoms of CAD?
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ST segment depression, t wave inversion indicating ischemia
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Diagnostic tests for CAD?
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cardiac cath and blood lipid levels
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Diet for CAD?
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Low sodium, low fat, low calorie, low cholesterol, increase in dietary fiber
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Surgical procedures to help CAD?
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PTCA, laser angioplasty, atherectomy, CABG, or stent placement
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Medications given for CAD?
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Nitrates, Calcium channel blockers, cholesterol meds, and beta blockers
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Nitrates
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dilate coronary arteries and decrease preload and afterload
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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dilate coronary arteries and reduce vasospasm
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