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What is coronary artery disease?

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What is coronary artery disease?

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CAD, or coronary artery disease, is a chronic, long-term condition. It causes the arteries that carry blood to the heart to become narrowed, which limits blood flow to the heart and can increase your risk for heart attack, heart failure, and stroke.

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