What is the difference between Congestive Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease?
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For all you really smart people out there:
What is the difference between Congestive Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease?
CHF means that the heart is becoming an ineffective pump. As a result, fluid starts backing up in to the lungs and body. CAD means that plaque buildup is narrowing the blood vessels supplying the heart, the precursor to having a heart attack