Coronary Artery Disease: Patient Education from University of Colorado Hospital

Living With Coronary Artery Disease

You can make lifestyle changes that will help you to manage coronary artery disease or reduce your risk. These changes include:

• Avoiding or quitting smoking
• Managing your weight
• Following a doctor-approved exercise plan
• Modifying your diet by restricting intake of salt and fat and increasing intake of fiber
• Regularly taking medications to control blood pressure and/or diabetes
• Avoiding or restricting alcohol consumption
• Reducing stress

Getting a Second Opinion about Coronary Artery Disease

The doctors and staff of the Cardiac & Vascular Center are happy to provide second opinions for patients who have symptoms of or are diagnosed with coronary artery disease.

Additional Coronary Artery DiseaseResources

The following organizations provide excellent information on coronary artery disease:

American Heart Association 

American College of Cardiology