Coronary Heart Disease

-What is it?

Coronary Heart Disease refers to the failure of coronary circulation to supply adequate circulation to cardiac muscles and surrounding tissue.

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronary_disease

-How?

By Smoking, Radiotherapy to the chest, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, competitiveness and time urgency

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronary_disease

Treatment?

-1 )Medicine

It will help in clotting the blood, reducing the risks of heart attacks.

-2) Angioplasty and Stent Implantation

-It improves blood flow to the heart by using a special balloon to open a blocked artery from the inside. After that, a special expandable metal tube (stent) is put into the site, and left in place to keep the artery open.

-3) Bypass Surgery

-It is an operation where blood flow is redirected around a narrowed area in the coronary arteries, allowing blood to flow more freely to the heart muscle.

-4) Implantable Cardiac Defribillators (ICDs)

-After a heart attack, some people develop abnormal heart rhythms that could be life-threatening. A small device, ICD, can be implanted in the chest and connect to the heart.

Reference: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Heart_Information/Heart_Conditions/Coronary_Heart_Disease/Coronary_Heart_Disease_Treatment/Pages/default.aspx

-Prevention?

-Have a heart-healthy diet that are low in fat and cholesterol and include several daily servings of fruits and vegetables.

-Avoid or reduce stress

-Quit smoking

-Exercise regularly

-Maintain a healthy body weight

-Control diabetes and cholesterol

-Lower your blood pressure

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