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.<\/p>\n\n
Symptoms of coronary artery disease<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Chest pain
\n\u2022 Fatigue during exertion
\n\u2022 Acute and chronic heart failure
\n\u2022 Acute low blood pressure
\n\u2022 Loss of consciousness or cardiac arrest<\/p>\n\n Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease<\/strong>
\n1. Uncontrollable Factors<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Increasing age increases the risk of developing the disease.
\n\u2022 Men are more likely to develop the disease than women. Women who are postmenopausal are equally likely to develop the disease.
\n\u2022 Family History
\n2. Controllable Factors<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Smoking
\n\u2022 High blood cholesterol
\n\u2022 High blood pressure
\n\u2022 Lack of exercise
\n\u2022 Being overweight or obese
\n\u2022 Diabetes
\n\u2022 Eating unhealthy foods
\n\u2022 Stress<\/p>\n\n Effects of Coronary Artery Disease<\/strong>
\nCoronary 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.<\/p>\n\n Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease<\/strong>
\nIf 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.<\/p>\n\n Treatment of coronary artery disease<\/strong>
\n\u2022 If the blockage is only partially, medication is used.
\n\u2022 If the blockage is severe, coronary angioplasty is used.
\n\u2022 If coronary angioplasty is not possible, coronary bypass surgery is used.<\/p>\n\n Self-care for patients with coronary artery disease<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Avoid risky behaviors (diet control, reduce sugar, fat, and salt, and lose weight).
\n\u2022 Take medications strictly as prescribed. See your doctor for all scheduled appointments.
\n\u2022 Eat vegetables, fruits, and drink at least 2-3 liters of water daily.
\n\u2022 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.
\n\u2022 Exercise regularly. After treatment, your doctor will instruct you to practice walking. The duration should be gradually increased.
\n\u2022 Calm your mind, find opportunities to rest, and reduce stress.
\n\u2022 Do not smoke.<\/p>\n\n Self-care to prevent coronary artery disease<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Avoid sugary foods, foods high in unsaturated fat, and foods high in salt
\n\u2022 Eat a low-fat diet
\n\u2022 Exercise regularly
\n\u2022 Avoid smoking
\n\u2022 Get enough sleep and avoid stress
\n\u2022 Control your weight
\n\u2022 Get a health check-up at least once a year<\/p>\n\n
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