Fact Sheets

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
A surgical procedure to reroute blood flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
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 Atherosclerosis Treatments
Coronary atherosclerosis treatments remove blockages from the walls of the arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Learn more about this treatment.
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.
Heart Disease in Women
Women face unique risks, warning signs and symptoms of heart disease. Here's what women—and men who care about them—need to know about this condition.
CT Scan for Coronary Artery Disease
A cardiac CT scan is a diagnostic modality that takes images of blood vessels to diagnose cardiovascular conditions. Learn more about this procedure.
Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
A heart attack is a condition that blocks blood flow to the heart and causes damage to the heart muscle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Anesthesiology for Heart Bypass
Cardiac bypass surgery presents special risks related to limited blood flow to the heart. Yale Medicine anesthesiologists have expertise in this area.
Heart Surgery
Heart surgeries are procedures to treat severe heart conditions. Learn more about these procedures.