Coronary

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Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as ischemic heart disease (IHD), is a group of diseases that includes:

  • Angina
  • Myocardial infarction, and
  • Sudden cardiac death.

It is within the group of Cardiovascular Diseases of which it is the most common type.

In men, A common symptom is chest pain or discomfort which may travel into the shoulder, arm, back, neck, or jaw.