Your coronary arteries are major blood vessels that carry blood, oxygen and other important nutrients to the heart. CAD happens when those arteries are damaged or diseased. Usually, damage is caused by a substance called plaque that builds up in the arteries and makes them stiff and narrow, so the blood with oxygen can’t get to the heart easily. Sometimes a piece of plaque will break off leading to a heart attack or stroke.
If you have been recently diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD), it’s important to learn about CAD, treatment options, and ways to help you live with and manage CAD so you can reduce your risks and improve your life.
Learn About Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Webinars & Videos
- Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure
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- Download the PDF Slides HERE
- PRIME® Evolving Approaches to Risk Stratification of CAD/PAD
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Discussion Communities
Articles, Blog Posts & Personal Stories
Additional Resources
- Signs and Symptoms- Mayo Clinic
- Learn more about Impella
- Find out if Impella is right for you
- ABIOMED- Heart Failure
For more information on Coronary Artery Disease and treatment options, please watch the following video featuring Dr. Bobbi Bogaev, a Heart Failure Cardiologist, as well as former Protected PCI patients.
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