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coronary artery disease is the term that describes what happens when your heart's blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a buildup of fatty substances in the coronary arteries.
Coronary artery disease is a condition that develops when there is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries and is usually caused by plaque buildup which is referred to as atherosclerosis this reduces the flow of oxygen- rich blood to the heart which has dangerous effects on the cardiovascular system. If left untreated coronary artery can result in myocardial infarction and a heart attack.
Diagnosing a patient with coronary artery disease includes a physical exam and looking at their
lifestyle and medical history, the following test are also used
Methods of treating coronary artery disease can be different from patient to patient but in general, the following lifestyle changes are recommended
If the condition does not improve or get worse the following procedure may be indicated
High blood pressure,
High cholesterol,
Obesity,
Diabetes Mellitus,
Physical inactivity,
Eating an unhealthy diet,
Drinking too much alcohol,
Increased level of stress,
Atherosclerosis is a systemic disease characterized by the formation of plaque in the arteries depending on the arteries affected this can be lead to stroke, myocardial infarction or acute limb ischemia. Atherosclerotic plaque formation in the coronary arteries is characteristic of coronary artery disease, progressive condition that causes restricted blood flow to the heart can lead to the formation of a blood clot in the lumen of the artery known as atherothrombosis. This blood clot can grow to future limits or even completely block. Blood flow through the artery potentially resulting in myocardial infarction.
The degree of stenosis (or narrowing ) of the artery and characteristic of plaque determine the symptoms that a patient may experience.
Prevention is classified into primordial, primary and secondary
PRIMORDIAL PREVENTION - This is community -level intervention to reduce the risk factor and mostly not under the purview of the individual physician.
PRIMARY PREVENTION- Is by controlling the risk factor.
SECONDARY PREVENTION - Treatment to limit disability and recurrence.
The most common cause of coronary artery disease is a vascular injury with cholesterol plaque buildup in the arteries known as atherosclerosis. Reduced blood flow occurs when one or more of these arteries becomes partially or completely blocked.
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