Question

What is the full form of CAD?

• A. Coronary artery disease
• B. Carotid artery disorder
• C. Carotid artery disease
• D. Coronary angina disorder

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Coronary artery disease

• CAD refers to coronary artery disease which is caused by atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis.

• Atherosclerosis refers to the deposition of cholesterol, fat, calcium on the walls of coronary arteries while arteriosclerosis refers to the deposition of calcium which leads to the hardening of the arteries.