Coronary Artery Disease: During coronary artery disease the coronary arteries become blocked with plaque. This can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle, which requires oxygenated blood to make energy. Answer and Explanation:1 Coronary artery disease causes myocardial infarction because the coronary ar...
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Genetics also can be a risk factor for coronary artery disease. "It's important to know yourcholesterol levels, particularly in individuals that have a strong family history of heart disease," says Dr. Fernandes. "Even though they are healthy, and they are practicinghealthy habits, because it ...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is caused by a buildup in your arteries of fatty substances like cholesterol. Sticking to a diet that lowersLDL (or “bad”) cholesterolcan help you manage symptoms of CAD and may slow the progression of the disease. Foods that are high in soluble fiber and ...
4. To understand how to perform and interpret left ventricular functional analysis for assessing ejection fraction and wall motion abnormalities.Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Catheter coronary angiography, the current gold standard test for CAD ...
Endarterectomy:For some people with atherosclerotic disease, surgically removing fatty buildup from the arterial walls can "clean" the inside of the artery to open up an area of partial or complete blockage. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG):A CABG is a major surgical procedure that is used ...
When Carolyn Thomas had a heart attack due to coronary artery disease, she faced sticky, judgy questions. Here’s how to deal with judgment about your heart condition.
In the modern era, coronary artery disease (CAD) has become the most common form of heart disease and, due to the severity of its clinical manifestations and its acute complications, is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The phenotypic variability of CAD is correlated with the...
Also called coronary artery disease or ischemic heart disease, coronary heart disease describes a narrowing of the coronary arteries that can disrupt blood flow in and around the heart. This form of heart disease tends to develop later in life and is often related to poor diet and a sedentary...
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