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Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease Video
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Video at a Glance
- This video discusses the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease (CAD).
- There are two classifications of CAD: stable angina and acute coronary syndromes (ACS).
- Stable angina is caused by fibrous plaque and has stable symptoms that can be reproduced through an exercise stress test.
- ACS occurs when there is a rupture in the plaque.
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