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Alternate Names : Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease, CAD, CHD, Coronary Artery Disease

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Coronary Heart Disease Prognosis (Expectations)

The outcome is variable. Some people can maintain a healthy life by changing diet, stopping smoking, and taking medications as long as they are closely monitored. Others may require more drastic measures, such as surgery. Everyone is different, but one important caveat is detecting CHD early and treating it appropriately.

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Review Date : 3/12/2002
Reviewed By : Elena B. Sgarbossa, MD, Cardiology Department, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Ctr., Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network

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