From Risk Assessment to Bypass Surgery, 5 Websites for Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease affects more than 16 million Americans, and it’s the leading cause of death in the U.S. To find out if you’re at risk, check out the American Heart Association's online quiz to evaluate your risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). Then consult the other websites below for an overview of CAD, including educational videos, online forums, and an animation of what happens when plaque builds up in your arteries.

Site	Who It's For	Why We Like It
American Heart Association	Anyone who suspects he or she might be at risk for CAD	This easy-to-use interactive quiz leads you through a series of questions about your health and lifestyle. At the end it calculates the likelihood of your dying of CAD or having a heart attack in the next 10 years. Based on the answers you provide, it also suggests steps that you can take to lower your risk.
Nature	People who want to learn more about the relationship between cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and heart attack	This video animation, narrated by a prominent cardiologist at Harvard Medical School, shows step-by-step how plaques in your arteries can form and rupture.
Heart Authority	Visual learners who want to know more about the risks associated with CAD	This library of educational videos covers symptoms, risk factors, and treatments associated with CAD. Each three-minute video combines graphics and animation with commentary from cardiologists and other experts.
American Heart Association	People who want to connect with other heart patients	These active online forums cover numerous topics of interest to CAD patients, including recovering from a heart attack and managing blood pressure and cholesterol. Share your story and read about others’ experiences with heart disease.
The Heart Scan Blog	Anyone interested in cardiovascular health	Written by a cardiologist based in Milwaukee, this blog covers news, nutrition, heart tests, and all other aspects of cardiac care. The comments from savvy readers are a valuable source of information as well.