 A variety of tools and resources are available to diagnose the health and condition of the patient's heart.
Coronary
artery disease, also known as ischemic artery disease or atherosclerosis,
is the leading cause of death in the developed world, annually claiming
the lives of almost a half-million people in the United States alone. .
. Various treatments, including drug therapy and balloon angioplasty,
have dramatically improved in the last few decades, but early recognition
of the symptoms is still key in preventing serious damage."
Kathleen O'Shaughnessy, ADVANCE for Radiologic Science Professionals,
August 9, 1999
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