Coronary Artery Disease
Also written as CAD.
Desmopressin is contraindicated in severe coronary artery disease or uncontrolled hypertension.
What our notes say
- Desmopressin is contraindicated in severe coronary artery disease or uncontrolled hypertension. (Coagulation disorders)
- The\nadvanced age; depressed cardiac index, ejection fraction, myocardium continues to contract, but forward flow is not\nand BP; more extensive coronary artery disease; and maintained as blood escapes into the pericardium. (Harrisons Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)
- In general, electrocardiographic changes should\nfactors for coronary artery disease) are usually polygenic be interpreted in the context of other abnormal cardio disorders. (Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2)
- A 70‑year‑old with known coronary artery disease develops sudden chest pain, hypotension and a new systolic murmur at the left sternal border. (Approach to Cardiovascular Symptoms and Examination)
- Family History: A history of premature coronary artery disease. (Acute coronary syndrome and myocardial infarction)
- Diagnosis requires clinical suspicion substantiated by objective transthoracic echocardiography, after excluding coronary artery disease, abnormal loading conditions (uncontrolled hypertension, primary valvular disease), and congenital shunts adequate to cause the phenotype. (Cardiomyopathies)
Study material on Coronary Artery Disease
- Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2
- CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
- Harrisons Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Davidson's Essentials of Medicine - 2nd
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Valvular heart diseases
- L14- Hypertension
- Diabetics complications
- Arrhythmias
- CVS History, Physical Exam & ECG: Master Clinical Assessment — Notes
- Cardiovascular Disease and Biochemical Markers MCQs
- Weekly Pathology Exam - June 19, 2026 (Section A: MCQs)
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Practice questions on Coronary Artery Disease
What is the underlying pathophysiology of coronary artery disease?
- Inflammation of the myocardium
- Atherosclerosis causing plaque buildup in coronary arteries
- Electrical conduction abnormalities
- Valvular dysfunction
Answer: B. ** Coronary artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis, which involves the buildup of plaque in the heart's major blood vessels, leading to damage or disease in these arteries.
Which test evaluates the heart's performance under physical stress to diagnose coronary artery disease?
- Stress test
- Resting ECG
- Holter monitor
- Echocardiogram
Answer: A. ** A stress test evaluates the heart's performance under physical stress or with medication to simulate exercise, helping diagnose coronary artery disease by revealing ischemia that may not be apparent at rest.