Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death in both men and women in the UK according to the NHS.
Stable ischemic heart disease:If you have this type of CAD, blood and oxygen have to work harder than normal to flow to your heart. This condition can be managed with medicines that reduce your heart’s workload and/or surgery. Acute coronary syndrome (ACS):Blood flow is sometimes suddenly...
Stable ischemic heart disease:If you have this type of CAD, blood and oxygen have to work harder than normal to flow to your heart. This condition can be managed with medicines that reduce your heart’s workload and/or surgery. Acute coronary syndrome (ACS):Blood flow is sometimes suddenly...
This can result in a stroke. Plaque buildup also increases your risk for blood clots. Blood clots can travel to your brain and also cause a stroke.What increases my risk for CAD?Older age or a family history of CAD High blood pressure or cholesterol Heart disease, diabetes, or problems ...
What is coronary artery disease (CAD)?CAD is narrowing of the arteries to your heart caused by a buildup of plaque (cholesterol and other substances). The narrowing in your arteries decreases the amount of blood that can flow to your heart. This causes your heart to get less oxygen, ...
Coronary artery disease, or CAD for short, is the most common heart disease. It’s the number-one killer of both men and women. Luckily, there are things you can do to lower your risk of CAD.
Common Types of Heart Disease Coronary artery disease(CAD) is the most common type and leading cause of heart attacks. The coronary arteries narrow (atherosclerosis) as cholesterol builds up inside the artery. If the arteries become too narrow and hard, blood supply to the heart muscle may be...
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a group of different types of heart disease. Common heart disease symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, light-headedness, and dizziness. Heart disease has many causes, including genetics, atherosc
The article focuses on the difference in symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) between the sexes. It dispels long-standing myths about CAD in women. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the ...
What is heart disease? Heart disease includes a number of problems affecting the heart and the blood vessels in the heart. Types of heart disease include: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type and is the leading cause of heart attacks. When you have CAD, your arteries becom...