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Types of Coronary Heart Disease<br /><br />Atherosclerosis (also called coronary artery disease) is the most common form of heart disease. It occurs when fatty deposits (plaque) form on the inside walls of your coronary arteries and restrict blood flow to the heart.<br /><br />The plaque is made up of cholesterol, fatty substances and waste products. It also contains calcium and fibrin (a substance that helps your blood clot). As the plaque collects along the artery walls, the arteries become narrower and stiffer.<br /><br />Obstructive coronary artery disease happens when your arteries gradually get narrower due to plaque buildup. This can block blood flow to your heart, leading to a sudden heart attack.<br /><br />Restrictive cardiomyopathy is a less common condition that can occur for no known reason. It can lead to chest pain and other symptoms like shortness of breath, sweating and pressure in the chest.<br /><br />Abnormal heart rhythms, such as a fluttering or racing heartbeat, can also be a sign of coronary artery disease. If you have heart palpitations, call your doctor.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Fatigue, especially extreme fatigue, is another possible symptom of CAD. It can make it harder to perform daily activities and affect your work or social life.<br /><br />Risk factors for CAD include age, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes and certain conditions such as obesity and physical inactivity. You are more at risk if you have a family history of heart disease.<br /><br />Treatment for CAD can improve your symptoms and reduce your risk of a heart attack. Your doctor will determine the best treatment plan for you based on your personal health, medical and family history.<br /><br />
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Types of Coronary Heart Disease<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />There are a variety of types of coronary heart disease, but they all have one thing in common: plaque buildup within the walls of your coronary arteries (the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart). A buildup of cholesterol, waste products, calcium and fibrin forms plaque inside artery walls, which narrows and restricts blood flow to the heart.<br /><br />Obstructive coronary artery disease occurs when the walls of your coronary arteries gradually narrow over time because of plaque buildup. This causes a blockage that limits blood flow to the heart’s muscle.<br /><br />This is called myocardial ischemia and can be chronic, resulting in chest pain, or sudden, resulting in a heart attack. In either case, the heart must receive a large amount of blood to work properly.<br /><br />A variety of treatments can help with obstructive coronary artery disease. They include lifestyle changes, medications, and medical procedures like angioplasty and stent placement.<br /><br />Risk factors that increase the likelihood of coronary artery disease are smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and a strong family history of heart disease. Some autoimmune diseases can also raise your risk, such as preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications that affect blood pressure and protein levels in the urine.<br /><br />Treatment for obstructive coronary artery diseases usually involves making positive changes in your lifestyle, such as quitting smoking, eating healthy and exercising regularly. Your doctor may recommend some medications, such as beta-blockers to lower your blood pressure and relax the arteries. Medications to reduce inflammation and slow the progression of atherosclerosis are also often used.<br /><br />

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Types of Coronary Heart Disease





There are a variety of types of coronary heart disease, but they all have one thing in common: plaque buildup within the walls of your coronary arteries (the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart). A buildup of cholesterol, waste products, calcium and fibrin forms plaque inside artery walls, which narrows and restricts blood flow to the heart.

Obstructive coronary artery disease occurs when the walls of your coronary arteries gradually narrow over time because of plaque buildup. This causes a blockage that limits blood flow to the heart’s muscle.

This is called myocardial ischemia and can be chronic, resulting in chest pain, or sudden, resulting in a heart attack. In either case, the heart must receive a large amount of blood to work properly.

A variety of treatments can help with obstructive coronary artery disease. They include lifestyle changes, medications, and medical procedures like angioplasty and stent placement.

Risk factors that increase the likelihood of coronary artery disease are smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and a strong family history of heart disease. Some autoimmune diseases can also raise your risk, such as preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications that affect blood pressure and protein levels in the urine.

Treatment for obstructive coronary artery diseases usually involves making positive changes in your lifestyle, such as quitting smoking, eating healthy and exercising regularly. Your doctor may recommend some medications, such as beta-blockers to lower your blood pressure and relax the arteries. Medications to reduce inflammation and slow the progression of atherosclerosis are also often used.

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