US Medical Term · conditions
Coronary Artery Disease
Enfermedad coronaria
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Coronary Artery Disease |
| Spanish (Español) | Enfermedad coronaria |
| Chinese (中文) | 冠狀動脈疾病 |
| Korean (한국어) | 관상동맥질환 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bệnh động mạch vành |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit sa Coronary Artery |
| Portuguese (Português) | Doença arterial coronariana |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคหลอดเลือดหัวใจ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 冠動脈疾患 |
What it means
Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when fatty deposits called plaque build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This buildup, called atherosclerosis, narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow to the heart muscle. Reduced blood flow can cause chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, or a heart attack if an artery becomes fully blocked. CAD is the most common type of heart disease. Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and family history. Treatment includes lifestyle changes, medications, and procedures such as stenting or bypass surgery.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have coronary artery disease and experience chest tightness when I walk up stairs.
Tengo enfermedad coronaria y siento opresión en el pecho cuando subo escaleras.
My cardiologist recommended a stress test to check how my coronary artery disease is progressing.
Mi cardiólogo recomendó una prueba de esfuerzo para verificar cómo avanza mi enfermedad coronaria.
Does my insurance cover cardiac rehabilitation for coronary artery disease?
¿Mi seguro cubre la rehabilitación cardíaca para la enfermedad coronaria?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
I25 Chronic ischemic heart diseaseRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026