Coronary occlusion

Coronary occlusion
Normal and partially blocked/occluded blood vessel
SpecialtyCardiology Edit this on Wikidata
SymptomsChest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, nausea, and drowsiness
TreatmentMedication, percutaneous coronary intervention, or coronary artery bypass surgery

A coronary occlusion, or coronary artery disease, is the partial or complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery. This condition may cause a heart attack.[1] It is the most common form of cardiovascular disease, and is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting 18 million adults.[2]

  1. ^ "Chronic Total Occlusion: Symptoms and Treatment". Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  2. ^ "Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)". Yale Medicine. Retrieved 2024-04-20.

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