Coronary Artery Disease
OVERVIEW
Understanding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease. It occurs when the major blood vessels that supply the heart become damaged or diseased.
Plaque buildup (atherosclerosis) narrows the coronary arteries, restricting blood flow and causing angina, shortness of breath, and increasing the risk of acute myocardial infarction.
Atherosclerosis
Gradual plaque buildup narrowing the lumen of coronary arteries.
Chest Angina
Squeezing pressure or pain caused by restricted myocardial blood flow.
Stenting Therapies
Restoring vessel diameter with advanced drug-eluting stent systems.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Restoring Coronary Perfusion
Care pathways range from lifestyle modification and medical management to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Lifestyle & Medications
Statins, blood pressure management, and antiplatelet regimens.
Balloon Angioplasty
PTCA balloon catheters expanding vessel narrowings.
Drug-Eluting Stents (DES)
Ultra-thin struts eluting antiproliferative agents to prevent restenosis.
Bioresorbable Scaffolds
Scaffolds that naturally resorb after the artery has healed.