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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common heart condition where the arteries that supply blood to your heart become narrowed or blocked.

How Is Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosed?
To understand your heart health, CASL Health providers will review your medical history and symptoms, then recommend tests that provide a clear picture of your heart’s condition. Common tests include:

• Blood tests: These check cholesterol, blood sugar, and markers of inflammation that can affect your arteries.
• Exercise or nuclear stress tests: These evaluate how your heart performs under physical stress, highlighting any areas with poor blood flow.
• Echocardiogram: An ultrasound that shows how well your heart is pumping and whether any parts are weakened.
• Electrocardiogram (ECG): A quick test that records your heart’s electrical activity and can detect signs of past or current heart problems.
• Indication for Heart CT scan or cardiac catheterization: Advanced imaging that identifies blockages or calcium buildup in your heart arteries.

Treatment Options at CASL Health
Managing CAD often involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes procedures — all tailored to fit your unique needs. Treatment may include:

• Lifestyle changes: Quitting smoking, adopting a heart-healthy diet, and getting regular exercise can make a big difference.
• Medications: You might be prescribed medicines to lower cholesterol (like statins), control blood pressure (beta blockers or ACE inhibitors), reduce chest pain (nitroglycerin), or thin your blood to prevent clots (aspirin or other blood thinners).
• Procedures: For more serious blockages, treatments such as angioplasty with stent placement or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery may be necessary to restore blood flow. These procedures can significantly improve symptoms and heart health.

Supporting Your Heart Health Long-Term
After treatment, ongoing care is essential. The CASL Health team emphasizes regular follow-up visits, cardiac rehabilitation programs, and lifestyle support to keep your heart strong. At CASL Health, we’re committed to walking alongside you every step of the way in Lubbock, ensuring your heart stays as healthy as possible.