Coronary artery disease is another serious and potentially fatal disease. Coronary artery disease is the second most common cause of death, after cancer. If you know you have it, you must take good care of yourself to prolong your life. This can be achieved by adjusting your behavior and strictly following your doctor’s advice. If you do this appropriately, you can extend your life.
Symptoms of coronary artery disease • Chest pain • Fatigue during exertion • Acute and chronic heart failure • Acute low blood pressure • Loss of consciousness or cardiac arrest
Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease 1. Uncontrollable Factors • Increasing age increases the risk of developing the disease. • Men are more likely to develop the disease than women. Women who are postmenopausal are equally likely to develop the disease. • Family History 2. Controllable Factors • Smoking • High blood cholesterol • High blood pressure • Lack of exercise • Being overweight or obese • Diabetes • Eating unhealthy foods • Stress
Effects of Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease is a life-threatening disease, especially if left untreated or detected late, resulting in inadequate treatment. As people age or have risk factors, fatty deposits begin to build up on the inner walls of their arteries, causing narrowing and narrowing of the arteries, affecting blood flow to the heart muscle. If left untreated, the artery can rupture, causing platelets to break free and block the artery. When the coronary artery is blocked by more than 50%, patients will begin to experience symptoms.
Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease If a patient sees a doctor with chest tightness or any of the above symptoms, an electrocardiogram (ECG) will be performed within 10 minutes and a blood test will be taken to measure cardiac enzymes. Elevated levels indicate heart muscle injury. A medical history will be taken to determine the duration of the chest tightness. If the pain lasts longer than 20 minutes, it may be associated with coronary artery disease.
Treatment of coronary artery disease • If the blockage is only partially, medication is used. • If the blockage is severe, coronary angioplasty is used. • If coronary angioplasty is not possible, coronary bypass surgery is used.
Self-care for patients with coronary artery disease • Avoid risky behaviors (diet control, reduce sugar, fat, and salt, and lose weight). • Take medications strictly as prescribed. See your doctor for all scheduled appointments. • Eat vegetables, fruits, and drink at least 2-3 liters of water daily. • Eat just enough to feel full. Rest for 30 minutes to an hour after eating. This is because blood flows to the stomach. Failure to rest can lead to chest pain. • Exercise regularly. After treatment, your doctor will instruct you to practice walking. The duration should be gradually increased. • Calm your mind, find opportunities to rest, and reduce stress. • Do not smoke.
Self-care to prevent coronary artery disease • Avoid sugary foods, foods high in unsaturated fat, and foods high in salt • Eat a low-fat diet • Exercise regularly • Avoid smoking • Get enough sleep and avoid stress • Control your weight • Get a health check-up at least once a year
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