Coronary Artery Disease: What Is This And What Are The Symptoms? - Dr. Atiemo

Dr. Atiemo:
Coronary artery disease is a process that affects the arteries, which supply the heart with blood and essentially what you have is hardening of the arteries, plaque formation, which is essentially cholesterol buildup in the arteries.

This is a condition, which in its severest form can lead to heart attacks and even death. Coronary artery disease is extremely common and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the country.

There are a number of symptoms that can be a sign of coronary artery disease. Perhaps some of the classic symptoms involve chest pain, which can at times radiate into the arm or into the jaw, shortness of breath can also be a sign of coronary artery disease. Other patients can have less specific symptoms such as generalized fatigue or weakness. So there are number of symptoms that can be a clue as to the onset of coronary artery disease.

About Dr. Andrew D. Atiemo, M.D., F.A.C.C.:
Dr. Atiemo is a cardiologist on staff at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ. After completing his medical education at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Atiemo trained in internal medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard teaching hospital. His passion for cardiology lead him to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland where he trained in general cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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