Condition Guideline

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Plaque build-up in the arteries leading to heart attacks.

Coronary Artery Disease occurs when the major blood vessels supplying the heart become damaged or diseased, usually due to cholesterol-containing deposits (plaque) and inflammation.
Angina (chest discomfort), pressure or squeezing in the chest, pain radiating to the jaw or arm, and shortness of breath.
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and genetic history.
Electrocardiogram, stress testing, cardiac catheterization (angiogram), and CT scans.
Medications (statins, beta-blockers), angioplasty and stenting, or coronary bypass surgery (CABG).

Top Hospitals for Treatment

Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
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Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Leading JCI-accredited tertiary care hospital in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's embassy district.

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Bumrungrad International Hospital
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Bangkok · Thailand

Bumrungrad International Hospital

One of the largest private hospitals in Southeast Asia, pioneering advanced robotic therapies.

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Chennai · India

Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai

India's flagship JCI-accredited super-specialty hospital renowned for cardiac surgeries and oncology.

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Leading Specialists

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