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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a narrowing of the arteries to the heart that decreases blood flow. A buildup of material (plaque) inside the arteries (atherosclerosis) causes CAD.
Reduced blood supply to your heart in coronary artery disease may cause you to have shortness of breath, chest pain or a heart attack.
Mayo Clinic doctors research new factors and develop new methods for the early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of people with coronary artery disease. Mayo Clinic doctors assess your cardiovascular risk and develop a personalized risk assessment plan for you based on your test results.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals for heart and heart surgery.
Read more about coronary artery disease.
Related book: Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life! book provides an easy-to-follow plan to prevent and conquer heart disease.
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