Coronary occlusion | |
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Normal and partially blocked/occluded blood vessel | |
Specialty | Cardiology |
Symptoms | Chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, nausea, and drowsiness |
Treatment | Medication, 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]