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Discover Fitness - Guidelines For Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors
Guidelines for coronary artery disease Risk Factors. The values providedare designed to educate you and help you determine your
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Extractions: Risk Factors The values provided are designed to educate you and help you determine your risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD, also known as coronary heart disease (CHD), is the major cause of cardiovascular disease deaths. Since the beginning of this century, cardiovascular disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for all age groups. Coronary artery disease is almost always the result of atherosclerosis, which is a narrowing of the coronary arteries. Coronary arteries supply the heart muscle with blood. This narrowing can reduce the blood flow to the heart muscle and can cause the amount of oxygen to reach the muscles of the heart to be insufficient. A myocardial infarction or heart attack can occur when a certain area of the heart is completely deprived of oxygen, due to a lack of blood flow. This is because a coronary artery is completely blocked from receiving any blood. Furthermore, atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels leads to cerebral infarction, which is the most common cause of strokes leading to the death of brain tissue. For these reasons it is important to know the risk factors and to take steps to reduce your chances of developing CAD. This section will discuss the main risk factors for developing CAD.
Lowell General Hospital - About LGH
A descriptions of coronary artery disease, including the symptoms and complications.
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Disease Category Listing (50): Coronary Artery Disease
Clinical Trials coronary artery disease. California. Irvine Santa Ana;Apex Research Institute coronary artery disease. Florida. Hollywood
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Treatment Options For Coronary Artery Disease: An OverviewHEART DISEASE - 07/27/
A discussion on medical and surgical treatments options for coronary artery disease.
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Extractions: Advertisement Dateline: 07/27/97 If you have read my articles over the past few weeks , you'll have a fair knowledge of what coronary arteries are, how atherosclerosis narrows them, and how doctors detect this disease . Today's article will introduce you to the different treatment options that are available to deal with narrow diseased coronaries. PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT Coronary artery blocks result in a reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, which in turn reduces the heart's efficiency as a muscular pump. Treatment of this condition involves methods to increase blood flow to involved parts of the heart muscle. This can be done by medical therapy, surgery, or catheter based interventions. MEDICAL TREATMENT OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE The aims of medical therapy of coronary atherosclerosis are: Disease progression is arrested by controlling risk factors like smoking obesity and exercise lack . Heart muscle requirements are brought down by controlling high blood pressure, and by reducing the work of the heart by using drugs called beta blockers. Coronary blood flow can be increased by administering medicines that dilate the coronary arteries, like nitrates and calcium channel blockers.
Coronary Artery Disease - Introduction
coronary artery disease. In coronary artery disease (CAD), arterioscleroticprocesses narrow the lumen thereby restricting blood flow.
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Extractions: Richard E. Klabunde, Ph.D. HOME Search Contents ... Tutorials Physiology Topics: Electrophysiology Electrocardiogram Hemodynamics Cardiac Cycle ... Capillary Exchange Clinical Topics: Abnormal Rhythm Valve Disease Heart Failure Edema ... Peripheral Artery Disease Coronary Artery Disease The coronary arteries supply blood flow to the heart and normally ensure adequate oxygenation of the myocardium at all levels of cardiac activity. Normal coronary arteries are capable of dilating and constricting, governed primarily by local regulatory mechanisms , in order to regulate the amount of blood flow to the myocardium. In coronary artery disease (CAD), arteriosclerotic processes narrow the lumen thereby restricting blood flow. In some forms of CAD, the vessels may undergo vasospasm, which will acutely limit blood flow. Finally, CAD can result in the formation of small blood clots within the vessel that can partially or completely occlude the vessel. Regardless of the underlying mechanism, whenever blood flow to the myocardium is restricted there results an imbalance between
UMHS - What Is Coronary Artery Disease?
coronary artery disease What is coronary artery disease? What is coronary arterydisease? coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in America.
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Extractions: What is Coronary Artery Disease? What is coronary artery disease? Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in America. Coronary arteries supply the heart with blood. When they become narrowed by fatty deposits, or plaques, the heart does not get enough blood and ultimately is damaged. If a coronary artery becomes so clogged that part of the heart muscle dies, you may have a heart attack . The plaques, which form in the coronary arteries, are composed primarily of cholesterol , lipids, and cellular debris. The development of these plaques is a condition known as atherosclerosis What are the symptoms of coronary artery disease? Sometimes atherosclerosis causes angina , the severe, recurring chest pain that occurs when the blood flow is restricted and not enough oxygen reaches the heart. How is coronary artery disease prevented and treated? The risk of developing coronary artery disease is increased if: you smoke, have
Coronary Heart Disease
Information about coronary artery disease. Find out who is at risk, diagnosing and statistics.
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Extractions: Organic cotton clothing for babies, children and adults The Heart Disease Breakthrough: The 10-Step Program That Can Save Your Life Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease . It is a general term for both heart attack and angina . About 7 million Americans suffer from it and 500,000 Americans die from it each year. It is much more common in older people and in males. However, women tend to be older and sicker when they are first treated for a heart attack. Coronary heart disease occurs when some of the arteries that carry blood to the heart muscle become narrowed with fatty deposits. In this condition fatty deposits called plaque, composed of cholesterol and fats, build up on the inner wall of the coronary arteries. When arteries are narrowed, the heart is not fully supplied with the oxygen and other nutrients it needs. If an artery is completely blocked, a heart attack occurs. Heart disease is very common. It is the leading cause of death in the United States. The tendency to develop heart disease can be genetic. However, certain lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking, and stress make a big difference in whether or not a person will develop heart disease.
UMHS- Treating Coronary Artery Disease
coronary artery disease Treating coronary artery disease. How canI take care of myself with coronary artery disease? If you have
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Extractions: Treating Coronary Artery Disease How can I take care of myself with coronary artery disease? If you have coronary artery disease , you may need to adjust your lifestyle. For example, if you have high blood pressure , it must be controlled. If you smoke, it is imperative that you stop. You should eat foods that are low in fat, cholesterol and sodium. You need to exercise regularly. In many cases, making these changes can halt or slow down progression of the disease. What medications are used to treat coronary artery disease? Depending on how far the disease has advanced at the time it is diagnosed, your doctor may prescribe medication. Possible medications include: nitroglycerin to increase blood flow through the coronary arteries or vasodilators to improve the heart's pumping action. What kinds of surgical treatments are available? In some cases, you may need a procedure such as coronary artery bypass surgery or transluminal angioplasty. Bypass surgery involves removing a section of vein from the leg and using it to form a detour around the narrowed or blocked section of the coronary artery. Transluminal or "balloon" angioplasty involves threading a balloon-tipped catheter through the artery and inflating the balloon at the site of the obstruction.
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Many Patients With coronary artery disease Still Fail to Use AspirinTherapy. Back to List,
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PDHI - Health Application Software And Services
Provides interactive tools, educational material, community, and personalized support from online nurses to assist users to understand and manage their coronary artery disease. Registration required.
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Extractions: Fax. (908) 630-9386 Company Profile Protocol Driven Healthcare, Inc. (PDHI) develops and markets health application software and services used to deliver health, wellness, and disease management programs. PDHI applications empower individuals to take control of their health and develop positive behavioral changes. PDHI solutions include personal self-care tools and in-depth clinical content, together with client-specific business rules and guidelines. Fully integrated connectivity and workflow management options facilitate efficient, cost-effective communication and data sharing between individuals and their healthcare providers and care managers. Solutions are delivered on a secure, robust, and flexible web-based platform that can be fully integrated into the clients environment. PDHI solutions are used by self-insured corporations, health benefit organizations, disease management companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Coronary Artery Disease
keywords. coronary artery disease. Printerfriendly version PDFfile, 176 Kb. What is coronary artery disease (CAD)? Coronary
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Extractions: What tests are used to diagnose CAD? ... Stroke Coronary artery disease is a type of heart disease. The coronary arteries are blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. When these arteries become clogged with fatty deposits called plaque , it is called coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD is sometimes called coronary heart disease (CHD). Clogged arteries can keep the heart from getting enough blood and oxygen and can cause chest pain ( angina ). If a blood clot forms, it can suddenly cut off blood flow in the artery and cause a heart attack. Plaque forms in the arteries over many years in a process called atherosclerosis . One cause of plaque in the arteries is too much cholesterol in the blood. As plaque builds up, the artery opening gradually narrows and becomes clogged. The artery can also become less elastic (called "hardening of the arteries"). What are the risk factors for CAD?
Nutrition And Exercise: Healthy Balance For A Healthy Heart
A look at coronary artery disease and cholesterol and the role diet plays in this disease. A lot of helpful diet information.
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Extractions: Nutrition and Exercise: Healthy Balance for a Healthy Heart How does what I eat affect my heart? The food you eat can affect the way blood flows through your heart and arteries. A diet high in fat and cholesterol can gradually cause a buildup (called "plaque") in your arteries. That buildup slows down the blood flow and blocks small arteries. If the blockage happens in an artery that carries blood to the heart muscle, the heart muscle can die. That's a heart attack. If the blockage happens in an artery that carries blood to the brain, part of the brain can die. That's a stroke (also called a brain attack). The right diet helps keep your arteries clear and reduces the risk of heart problems and stroke. Keeping your heart healthy by watching what you eat isn't as hard as it sounds! Tips for a heart-healthy diet Eat less fat (especially butter, coconut and palm oil, saturated or hydrogenated vegetable fats such as Crisco, animal fats in meats, fats in dairy products). Use nonstick vegetable oil cooking sprays instead of oils.
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76 Search Results for Indication = 'coronary artery disease'. Patients See ClinicalResearch Studies currently enrolling patients for coronary artery disease.
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Artherosclerosis
An article about atherosclerosis, what it is, angina and treatments of coronary artery disease.
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Coronary Heart Disease
Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve coronary artery disease with traditional strategies and herbs.
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Extractions: Coronary heart disease (CHD), also know as ischemic heart disease, is commonly caused by atheromatous lesions of the coronary artery. Its major clinical manifestations are angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. Although the terms angina pectoris and acute myocardial infarction were not used in ancient times, descriptions of the clinical manifestations of coronary heart disease are contained in the ancient texts of traditional Chinese medicine. Etiology and Pathogenesis Precordial pain is the most prominent feature of coronary heart disease. According to traditional medical theory, obstruction in the heart vessels usually causes this pain. The vessels may be blocked by phlegm accumulation in the chest, which obstructs the yang qi, and /or by blood stasis either due to qi deficiency or due to qi stagnation. Differential Diagnosis of Syndromes 1. Obstruction of yang qi in the chest due to accumulation of phlegm
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Cholesterol, Reviewed by the Faculty of HarvardMedical School coronary artery disease
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Reviewed by the Faculty of Harvard Medical School coronary artery disease
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Learn About Bypass Surgery - Information On Coronary Heart Disease And Bypass Su
Information on coronary artery disease, or atherosclerosis, including information on risks, symptoms such as angina, and bypass surgery procedures.
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NorthEast Medical Center
Testing For coronary artery disease. The heart, like any the heart.This is referred to as coronary artery disease or CAD. Some of
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Heart Site
In depth look at coronary artery disease with colored graphics.
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