Coronary Artery Disease Teaching 1256
Taught that Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) develops very slowly and may be very advanced before symptoms develop.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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