Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when there's a blockage in the arteries that carry blood and oxygen to the heart muscle.

These blockages are caused by a buildup of cholesterol, fat, and other substances. Narrowing of the arteries is called coronary artery disease. During this operation, the surgeon will make an incision ...

[DeFilippis 2019;2b-d(1662)] A type 1 MI is “caused by atherothrombotic coronary artery disease and usually precipitated by atherosclerotic plaque disruption (rupture or erosion)”, while a ...