CAD Patho Flashcards
(4 cards)
What is defining characteristic?
Narrowing or occlusion of one or more coronary arteries
Symptoms
May be asymptomatic until it worsens and angina appears
Persistent ischemia leads to MI
Causes
Atherosclerosis (presence of plaque)
Demographics
Affects women more
Black women aged 45-54 have highest prevalence