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Serious severity · Cardiology

Coronary Artery Disease

CAD · Narrowed heart arteries

Cholesterol plaques build up inside heart arteries, narrowing them and reducing blood flow. The first warning is often a heart attack.

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At a glance
Prevalence
Leading killer in India
Typical age
40+ years
Outlook
Manageable with lifestyle + drugs
System
Heart
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What causes it

Causes

  • High LDL cholesterol
  • Smoking and tobacco use
  • Diabetes, hypertension
  • Belly fat and inactivity
  • Family history before age 55
How it feels

Symptoms & effects

  • Chest tightness on exertion (angina)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Pain in jaw, neck, back
  • Heartburn-like discomfort
  • Sudden cardiac event
How it’s treated

Treatment & cure

  • Statins to lower LDL
  • Aspirin, clopidogrel (anti-platelets)
  • Angioplasty with stent
  • Bypass surgery if multi-vessel
  • Cardiac rehab program
Staying ahead

Prevention

  • Mediterranean diet rich in nuts and olive oil
  • Walk 10,000 steps/day
  • Quit smoking entirely
  • Annual lipid profile after 35
  • Manage diabetes tightly

Do’s

  • Take statins as prescribed even if you feel fine
  • Choose grilled over fried food
  • Have lipid profile yearly
  • Use a step-counter or smart-watch

Don’ts

  • Light up "just one cigarette"
  • Stop statins because of muscle aches without checking
  • Ignore chest pain that comes with effort
  • Crash-diet — sustain change instead
See a doctor immediately if

Symptoms are sudden or severe, getting worse despite home care, or interfering with sleep, work or daily life. Don’t self-diagnose from the internet — book a verified clinician below.

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Top 4 doctors for Coronary Artery Disease

Ranked by patient rating, years of experience and review volume. All verified by MediConsult’s clinical team.

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Dr. Rangholiya Ankur

MD Medicine · 11 yrs

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Sarthi hospital · 3 rd floor
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RS 2

Dr. Roshani Savaliya

MD Medicine · 7 yrs

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new civil hospital surat · athwagate
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BS 3

Dr. Bhargav Sagar

MD Medicine · 6 yrs

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P P Savani Hospital · Surat
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PP 4

Dr. Piyush Patoliya

MD Medicine · 6 yrs

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Vaghani Hospital and Prasutigruh · 4th Floor
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Related conditions
Heart Attack
Myocardial infarction · Blocked coronary artery
Hypertension
High blood pressure · The silent killer
Arrhythmia
Irregular heartbeat · Skipped or racing beats
Disclaimer · This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment. Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.