Coronary artery disease and its resulting conditions of angina pectoris and myocardial infarction are discussed. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, limiting blood flow to the heart. Angina pectoris, commonly known as chest pain, occurs when oxygen demand of the heart exceeds supply and has types including stable, unstable, and variant angina. Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, happens when an area of heart muscle dies due to lack of oxygen from a blockage of one of the coronary arteries. Nursing care focuses on pain management, preventing complications, health education, and cardiac rehabilitation.