Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a long-term sickness that affects the coronary arteries in your heart. The build-up of cholesterol inside of the arteries keeps the blood from getting to the heart and may lead to heart failure.

Some symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease are:

• Chest pressure and/or pain with activity or when at rest
• Heartburn
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Heavy sweating

It is also possible to have no symptoms. That is why it is so important to have regular check ups with your doctor.

If you are a member with CAD, call Keystone Mercy's Care Coordination department to sign up for the program. The number is 1-800-573-4100. We want to help you live a healthy life. Call to speak to a Care Manager today.

For more information on the heart, go to Health Education A-Z: High Blood Pressure.

You can find information like:

• Could You Have High Blood Pressure?
• Stay Healthy: Keep Your Blood Pressure Down
• Have You Had Your Blood Pressure Checked?
• You can also see a Cardiac Catheterization!