Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition where the arteries that supply blood to the heart (coronary arteries) become narrowed or blocked.This often happens due to a buildup of plaque, which is a mixture of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin.
Symptoms
- Angina
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Sweating
- Nausea or vomiting
- Lightheadedness
Causes
- Atherosclerosis
- Risk factors
Complications
- Heart attack: When a coronary artery becomes completely blocked, cutting off blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Heart failure: The heart becomes weakened and unable to pump blood effectively.
- Arrhythmias: Irregular heart rhythms.
Treatment
- Lifestyle changes: Healthy diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking.
- Medications: To manage blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood clotting.
- Angioplasty and stenting: Procedures to widen narrowed arteries.
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG): Surgery to bypass blocked arteries.
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