Ask the Heart Doctor | Coronary Artery Disease Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Risk Factors

For more information about coronary artery disease, please visit https://cle.clinic/3BAULgv Have you been told you have coronary artery disease (CAD), or are you worried about your heart health? In this Ask the Heart Doctor video, Cleveland Clinic expert, Stephen Ellis, MD, helps you understand CAD, including common symptoms, how doctors diagnose it and what puts you at risk. You'll learn about: •What CAD is and if it can be reversed •What microvascular disease is and why it's important •Typical and less common symptoms of heart disease to watch for •Different tests doctors use to check for blockages, like stress tests, CT scans and cardiac caths •Why cholesterol numbers and other risk factors matter Our goal is to give you clear, helpful information so you can feel more in control of your heart health. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on coronary artery disease. Watch Part 2 here:    • Ask the Heart Doctor | Coronary Artery Dis...   Chapters: 0:00 Understanding Coronary Artery Disease 0:49 What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? 2:28 What is Microvascular Disease? 4:12 Symptoms of CAD: What to Watch For 5:20 When to See a Cardiologist & Diagnostic Tests 6:33 What is a Cardiac Catheterization (Cath)? 6:57 What is a Coronary CT Angiogram (CTA)? 7:55 Advanced Cath Techniques: IVUS & FFR 10:34 What is a Nuclear Lexiscan Stress Test? 11:01 Understanding Calcium Scores 15:05 Medical Management for CAD: Blood Pressure & Cholesterol 16:34 The Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation 17:59 Antiplatelet Medications After Heart Procedures 19:57 Diet & Prevention: Eating for Heart Health 21:51 Insulin Resistance & Heart Disease 24:07 Ideal LDL Levels & Heart Attack Risk 25:10 CoQ10 Supplements & Statins To learn more about Dr. Ellis, please visit https://cle.clinic/482u9IS Like this video? Hit like and subscribe for more! #clevelandclinic #asktheheartdoctor #coronaryarterydisease #cad #hearthealth