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What is the treatment of coronary heart disease?
Treatment for coronary heart disease (CHD) can help manage the symptoms and reduce the risk of further problems. CHD can be managed effectively with a combination of lifestyle changes, medicine and, in some cases, surgery.
What is coronary disease heart disease?
Coronary heart disease is the term that describes what happens when your heart's blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries. Over time, the walls of your arteries can become furred up with fatty deposits.
What is coronary heart disease and how can it be prevented?
Exercising regularly reduces your risk of having a heart attack. The heart is a muscle and, like any other muscle, benefits from exercise. A strong heart can pump more blood around your body with less effort. Any aerobic exercise, such as walking, swimming and dancing, makes your heart work harder and keeps it healthy.
What are the types of coronary heart disease?
Types of Coronary Artery DiseaseObstructive coronary artery disease, with narrowed or blocked vessels.Non-obstructive coronary artery disease, with arteries that inappropriately constrict or malfunction after branching into tiny vessels, or are squeezed by overlying heart muscle.More items...
What causes heart disease?
High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including: Diabetes. Overweight and obesity.
Can you reduce coronary artery disease?
You can absolutely prevent CAD from worsening, and with some hard work, you might even be able to reverse some of the damage, says Gregg Fonarow, MD.
What are the major risk factors for coronary heart disease?
The traditional risk factors for coronary artery disease are high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history, diabetes, smoking, being post-menopausal for women and being older than 45 for men, according to Fisher. Obesity may also be a risk factor.
How can you improve coronary artery disease?
To improve heart health, follow these tips:Quit smoking.Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.Exercise often.Maintain a healthy weight.Eat a low-fat, low-salt diet that's rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.Reduce and manage stress.
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- Treatment for coronary artery disease usually involves lifestyle changes such as not smoking, eating healthy and exercising more. Sometimes, medications and procedures are needed.