Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease (pronunciation: kuh-ROH-nuh-ree hahrt dih-ZEEZ), also known as Coronary artery disease, is a condition involving the reduction of blood flow to the heart muscle due to build-up of plaque in the arteries of the heart. It is one of the main forms of Heart disease.
Etymology
The term "coronary" comes from the Latin corona, meaning crown, and refers to the crown-like appearance of the heart's arteries. "Heart disease" is a straightforward term that refers to any disease affecting the heart.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of coronary heart disease include:
- Chest pain (angina)
- Shortness of breath
- Heart attack
Causes
Coronary heart disease is primarily caused by atherosclerosis, a process of plaque build-up in the coronary arteries. This can be due to several factors, including:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol levels
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Family history of heart disease
- Obesity
- Lack of physical activity
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of coronary heart disease typically involves a combination of:
- Patient history
- Physical examination
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiogram
- Coronary angiography
Treatment
Treatment for coronary heart disease can involve:
- Lifestyle changes
- Medication
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Prevention
Prevention strategies for coronary heart disease include:
- Regular exercise
- Healthy diet
- Quitting smoking
- Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coronary Heart Disease
- Wikipedia's article - Coronary Heart Disease
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