In ischemic heart disease (IHD)—[most commonly called coronary artery disease (including angina pectoris), and also referred to as coronary heart disease (CHD) or myocardial infarction (heart attack)]—, part of the heart muscle is damaged because of obstruction in an artery. Th e basic problem is insuffi cient oxygen for the needs of the heart muscle.
A common cause of disability and death, coronary artery disease may ultimately lead to heart failure, serious arrhythmias, or sudden death. Th ere are several factors that may aff ect functions that control myocardial oxygen demand
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