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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is blockage of the arteries that feed the heart muscle. If the blockage is complete, areas of the heart muscle may be damaged and/or die from lack of oxygen. This can lead to a heart attack, otherwise known as a myocardial infarction .

Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease and is the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide.

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