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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. It is responsible for one-third of deaths in people over 35 years old, with the percentage reaching close to 50% (according to some estimates) in western countries.

The existing treatment is medical, surgical or a combination of both depending on the extent, severity and clinical presentation of CAD & .There has been significant progress made in developing novel strategies for patients suffering from CAD and its associated complications. These strategies have ranged from drugs to robotic surgery to nanotechnology.

Articles

Assessment of Coronary Artery Stenoses by Myocardial Contrast Stress Echocardiography

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European Cardiology 2008;4(1):64–6

Atherosclerosis Plaque Imaging and Characterization Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Characteristics of Adiponectin and Coronary Plaque - An Intravascular Ultrasound Study

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Interventional Cardiology 2008;3(1):30-2

Cholesterol Management and Risk Reduction - Current Guidelines and Barriers to Goal Attainment

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Asia-Pacific Cardiology 2008;2(1):16-20