Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States . It is the leading cause of death for both men and women, claiming more than half a million lives each year in this country.1 Lifestyle changes, medicines, and/or medical procedures can effectively prevent or treat CAD in most people.
1. "What is Coronary Artery Disease?", National Institutes of Health, www.nhibi.nih.gov , URL: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Cad/CAD_WhatIs.html
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci Surgical System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. All surgeries involve the risk of major complications. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether da Vinci Surgery is appropriate for your situation. The clinical information and opinions, including any inaccuracies expressed in this material by patients or doctor about da Vinci Surgery are not necessarily those of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and should not be considered as substitute for medical advice provided by your doctor. All people depicted unless otherwise noted are models. © 2011 Intuitive Surgical. All rights reserved. Intuitive, Intuitive Surgical, da Vinci, da Vinci S, da Vinci Si, Single-Site, InSite, TilePro and EndoWrist are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
*Compared to open surgery
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In This Section
- Cardiothoracic Conditions
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Cancer Causes & Risk Factors
- Lung Cancer Symptoms
- Lung Cancer Screening and Testing
- Lung Cancer Stages
- Thoracic Applications
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease Overview
- Overview of Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Treatment of Mitral Valve Conditions
- Surgery for Mitral Valve Repair
- Treatment of Heart Valve Disease
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiac Treatment Options
