1. Coronary Artery Disease Shayne Crosetto, Ashlie Hibshman, Chris Strickland, Maggie Thompson, Kerri Roop

2. What is CAD? Condition in which plague builds up inside coronary arteries. This blocks the flow of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. Plague can be made of fat, calcium, cholesterol, and other substances. Smoking, high blood pressure, and high fat/cholesterol and sugar in blood are causes. 2009

3. Signs & Symptoms Vary from person to person Includes: – Pain – Nausea/vomiting – Diaphoresis – Dizziness – Weakness – Palpitations – Shortness of breath Ingnatavicious, Workman 2006

4. Treatment Medication, stents, and surgery. Medications: – Angiotensin converting enzyme – Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers – Antiplatelet drugs – Aspirin Surgeries: – Angioplasty – Bypass surgery – Heart valve surgery 2011

5. Diagnostic Tools Non-invasive Electrocardiography – measures intervals, most widely used Echocardiography – uses ultrasound, most often used Nuclear cardiac imaging – uses radioactive isotopes Invasive Cardiac catheterization – catheter is put in veins to alleviate obstruction Electrophysiology – induces shocks into heart Crawford

6. Prognosis & complications Different for everybody Some people can correct CAD with quitting smoking, eating healthier, and taking medications. Heart failure, heart attack, unstable angina, and death are possible complications. 2010