Coronary Heart Disease (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Coronary Heart Disease Overview
- Coronary Heart Disease Causes
- Coronary Heart Disease Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Coronary Heart Disease Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Web Links
American Heart Association, Risk Factors and Coronary Heart Disease
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Coronary Heart Disease Explained
American Academy of Family Physicians, familydoctor.org, Coronary Heart Disease, Reducing Your Risk
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