Treating Coronary Artery Disease

Based on the results of the diagnostic tests, the symptoms of coronary artery disease can be treated with medications, or procedures such as angioplasty, stents or bypass surgery. Generally, it does not require hospitalization to initiate and manage angina by utilizing medications. When medical management is either not effective or when the blockages are severe, a procedure such as angioplasty or heart surgery may be required. Hoag is fortunate to have more than 40 skilled cardiologists and an exclusive team of renowned cardiac surgeons on staff at Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute.

Although there are very effective treatments for coronary artery disease, none of them are a cure. The blockages or narrowing of the arteries can return or increase unless the risk factors are controlled and behaviors are modified.

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