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What is the full form of CAD?

ACoronary artery disease

BCarotid artery disorder

CCarotid artery disease

DCoronary angina disorder

Answer:

A. Coronary artery disease

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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