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Coronary Heart Disease

What causes it?

There is no exact single cause of coronary heart disease (CHD) but rather numerous factors that can contribute to or increase the risk of developing the condition. These factors can include lifestyle, heredity, age, and gender. To learn more about risk factors for coronary heart disease, click on "What are the Risk Factors?"

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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.

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Introduction

What is it?

What causes it?

Who has it?

What are the risk factors?

What are the symptoms?

How is it treated?

What is on the horizon?

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  Health Risk Assessment

Find your risk for coronary artery disease.



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