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  • Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)

    A complete blockage of a coronary artery that lasts for three or more months

  • Atherosclerosis

    Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.

  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

    A non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure for treating coronary artery disease.

  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

    Coronary artery disease is a buildup of cholesterol or plaque that causes arteries to stiffen, narrow, and restrict blood flow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

  • Chest Pain

    The number one cause of death in America is heart attack, and the top symptom of a heart attack is chest pain, so people should take such pains seriously.

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