Coronary Artery Disease-Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about coronary artery disease:	What is coronary artery disease? What causes it? Do women get it? What are the symptoms? What is angina? What is atherosclerosis? What increases my risk for heart disease? When do I need to see my doctor?
Being diagnosed:	How will my doctor diagnose heart disease? How can an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) help diagnose heart disease? Should I have an angiogram? How do I know if I really need a heart test?
Getting treatment:	How is heart disease treated? Do I need to see a specialist? What medicines will I need to take? Do I need surgery? What is angioplasty? Should I have angioplasty for stable angina? Should I have bypass surgery?
Preventing coronary artery disease:	How can I prevent coronary artery disease? What's the link between smoking and coronary artery disease? How can I live a heart-healthy lifestyle? What are some prevention myths?
Living with heart disease:	How do I live well with heart disease? How do I eat a heart-healthy diet? How should I exercise for a healthy heart? How do I start a walking program? How do I take charge of my angina? How can I help a loved one with coronary artery disease?
End-of-life issues:	How do I prepare for end-of-life issues? Should I stop treatment that prolongs my life? What is hospice care?