| Coronary occlusion | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Normal and partially blocked/occluded blood vessel | |
| Specialty | Cardiology  |
| Symptoms | Chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, nausea, and drowsiness |
| Treatment | Medication, percutaneous coronary intervention, or coronary artery bypass surgery |
A coronary occlusion, or coronary artery disease, is the partial or complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery. This condition may cause a heart attack.[1] It is the most common form of cardiovascular disease, and is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting 18 million adults.[2]
- ^ "Chronic Total Occlusion: Symptoms and Treatment". Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ^ "Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)". Yale Medicine. Retrieved 2024-04-20.