Ischemic heart disease: symptoms and treatment

Heart — reliable body, but he has to cope with high loads, because of which he can"break" and go out of order. One of the  frequent "breakdowns" — ischemic disease. The heart muscle needs a good blood supply more than any other organ. This means that the coronary arteries must be in order. If they are clogged, problems arise, the first symptoms of coronary heart disease appear. It is important to recognize them in a timely manner and treat them.

• Causes and symptoms of coronary artery disease
• What is needed for an accurate diagnosis of heart disease
• Methods and features of the treatment of coronary heart disease
• The main thing about  the features of coronary heart disease

Causes and symptoms of coronary artery disease

Most patients with this diagnosis — men over 50 years old. This does not mean that everyone is doomed to coronary heart disease after a certain age, but the risks do increase every year. The disease is caused by hereditary predisposition, bad habits, excess weight, physical inactivity and improper diet. Often, the symptoms of coronary heart disease are exacerbated by concomitant health problems — diabetes mellitus, hypertension.

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The main symptom of the disease — pain. It occurs behind the sternum, can give into the neck, shoulder, arm or jaw. The intensity of pain sensations can be different, and the time of such attacks varies from a few seconds to 15 minutes. Most often, pain occurs during physical or mental stress, and in rest conditions it goes away by itself. If the person is taking nitroglycerin, the remedy helps quickly.

At the first same attack of pain, you should be alert and contact doctor — therapist or cardiologist. We must not delay, because much more serious problems are possible in the future. Muscle tissue dies, which can lead to a heart attack or sudden arrhythmic death. Therefore, timely diagnosis and correct treatment of coronary heart disease — it is literally a matter of life and death.

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What is needed for an accurate diagnosis of heart disease

Pain behind sternum — a classic sign of coronary artery disease, but this symptom can also indicate other problems, such as infections or disorders of the nervous system, so it is important to make an accurate diagnosis. An examination is needed, and the first thing to do is — cardiogram. ECG is done in  quiet state and with stress tests.

To make an accurate diagnosis, doctors often use the Holter monitoring technique, prescribe an ultrasound of the heart muscle. A lot of information about  coronary heart disease and related problems can be obtained with the help of blood tests, computed tomography and selective coronography. Based on all the data, the doctor prescribes a course of treatment.

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Methods and features of the treatment of coronary heart disease

The patient needs to be prepared for the fact that the treatment of coronary heart disease — This is a complex and long process. A complete cure is almost impossible, because irreversible changes occur in the heart muscle, but the patient can improve the quality of his life and reduce the risk of a heart attack. The doctor selects the treatment regimen. Usually used:

• Drug treatment. The patient is taking drugs that prevent blood clots, reduce heart rate, and lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Additionally, the doctor may prescribe diuretics, antihypertensives, sedatives in the presence of concomitant diseases. During attacks, you have to take nitrates, the task of which — dilate the vessels.

• Non-drug remedies. This group of methods includes physical exercises (therapeutic exercises), changes in the diet.

• Surgical intervention. If conservative methods fail, angioplasty with stenting is required. This involves the introduction of a special balloon with air, which expands the vessel, and stenting is needed to strengthen the walls of the vessel. If this method does not help, they resort to transplanting a portion of the vessel — coronary artery bypass grafting.

Ischemic heart disease — This is a dangerous, incurable disease. It is much easier to prevent than to deal with the consequences. Good prevention — healthy lifestyle, proper daily routine, physical activity and relaxation skills for stress.

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The main thing about peculiarities of coronary heart disease

Remember that:

• Cause of coronary heart disease — Unhealthy Lifestyle. The disease is provoked by smoking, drunkenness, junk food, physical inactivity.

• The main symptom of the disease — chest pain. It may indicate various health problems, but you must contact doctor immediately the same, otherwise a heart attack is possible.

• Diagnosis may reveal comorbidities. They all need  proper treatment.

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Hereditary predisposition — this is not a judgment. If a person is active, monitors nutrition, does not drink alcohol and does not smoke, illness can be avoided.

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