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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup. It can often lead to reduced blood flow and complications like angina or heart attack.
More than 20.5 million U.S. adults have coronary artery disease, which makes it the most prevalent type of heart disease. It claimed more than 680,000 lives in 2023, and about one out of every five deaths from cardiovascular disease occurred in adults younger than age 65.
Why choose Corewell Health
Providing the broadest network of care in Michigan, Corewell Health has the heart and vascular experts you want by your side to treat these conditions.
Our heart and vascular teams are experienced in treating the complications of CAD with both minimally invasive and surgical approaches. According to Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN), we perform the most coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries in Michigan. In addition, we are a highly respected and nationally recognized cardiovascular program focused on clinical excellence. The Corewell Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center continues to maintain the highest available 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for CABG procedures.
Conditions we treat
Angina
Chest pain or discomfort that is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, occurring when arteries become narrowed or blocked. Angina is not the same thing as a heart attack, but it may feel like one. Symptoms include squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness, or pain in your chest, often occur during exertion, and can be felt when the heart works harder and faster, such as when you exercise or climb stairs. It may be a warning that you have heart disease.
Chronic total occlusion (CTO)
Complete blockage of one or more coronary arteries.
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
Narrowed or blocked arteries can be successfully managed through lifestyle changes, medications, and procedures to improve blood flow like angioplasty, stenting, and bypass surgery.
Heart attack
A heart attack occurs when the artery sending blood and oxygen to the heart is suddenly blocked.
Treatments we provide
Preventive care
Medication management
Non-invasive treatments
Minimally invasive treatments
Surgery
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