Ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, refers to a group of syndromes caused by an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. The most common cause is atherosclerotic narrowing of the coronary arteries. Risk factors include age, male sex, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and smoking. Angina occurs when ischemia is reversible, while a myocardial infarction involves cell death due to prolonged ischemia. Diagnosis involves symptoms, electrocardiogram changes, and elevated cardiac enzymes. Chronic ischemic heart disease can lead to heart failure over time due to multifocal scarring.