CAD Patho Flashcards by Alexander Kyles

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What is defining characteristic?

Narrowing or occlusion of one or more coronary arteries

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Symptoms

May be asymptomatic until it worsens and angina appears
Persistent ischemia leads to MI

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Causes

Atherosclerosis (presence of plaque)

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Demographics

Affects women more
Black women aged 45-54 have highest prevalence

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CAD Patho Flashcards

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