Coronary Artery Disease
Screenings & Diagnostics
An individual being evaluated for possible coronary artery disease may begin with the simplest tests such as an EKG or exercise stress test and may progress to more complicated tests such as heart catheterization or angiogram. Specific tests depend on the patient's particular symptoms and the physician's assessment. Some of these tests are non-invasive - that is, they don't involve inserting needles, instruments or fluids into the body. Those that do are called invasive tests.
Treatments for coronary artery disease include:
There are a variety of surgical options available for coronary artery disease.
Here are a few of the options:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Angioplasty, Stent Placement and Atherectomy
- Angioplasty and Stent Placement
- Atherectomy, Rotational Atherectomy