Diagnosis And Treatment Of Coronary Heart Disease

The following summary is an updated case study of a 47 year old male patient, Jim who was diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease. The patient did receive information on what CAD is and was informed that test were needed to fully diagnose and be evaluated for underlying conditions (high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol levels, diabetes and blockage. I will discuss the type of test needed for this condition and tests for any underlying conditions that are related to this disease. The type of treatment needed to control and lower his risk factor. I will also give the patient information about complementary and alternative medicine so the patient will be well informed about different types of treatment. The patient will be informed about the prognosis of the disease, and the options that the patient has to succeed in the changes in his lifestyle that are needed.

Heart Disease is a term that was shortened from Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiovascular Disease or “Heart Disease” is known as a “range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, which are classified as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and heart defects (congenital heart defects)” (“Mayo Clinic,” 2014). In other words, all of these factors/conditions are involving narrow or blocked blood vessels that can lead to anginas or even chest pain

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Coronary heart disease is a cardiovascular disease caused by a cholesterol substance termed plaque, accumulating within the coronary arteries, which is where oxygen-rich blood is delivered to the heart. Progressively, the flow of oxygen to the heart will suffer if hardened plaque begins to narrow the coronary arteries. Furthermore, blood clots could occur upon the surface of plaque if it ruptures. Large blood clots will incapacitate blood flow through the coronary arteries. As a result, angina or a heart attack may follow plaque-blocked oxygen-rich blood flow. The NHLBI refers to CHD as a progressive disease where a destabilised heart can lead to conditions such as heart failure

Coronary artery disease affects the circulatory system. Chemically, this disease develops when blood vessels that are necessary for living become badly damaged. Cholesterol plaques become inflamed in the arteries. The most common signs and symptoms are chest pains which tighten the chest as if someone were standing on it. Shortening of breath also affects those with this disease because the heart is unable to supply enough blood. A major sign of this disease is having a heart attack. This indicates an artery that is completely blocked. This disease is caused by damaging the coronary arteries by smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. To diagnose this disease, medical physicians will perform physical exams and examine blood

Most of the conditions in cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by methods like identifying the symptoms and maintaining a healthy lifestyle (Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention). Symptoms of cardiovascular diseases can vary depending on the severeness of the condition itself. Symptoms may include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, swelling, weakness, dizziness, and/or pain and numbness in parts of the body (MedicineNet.com). If one experiences these symptoms, it is best to seek medical advice on what to do next. Chest discomfort can include chest pain, fluttering in the heart, and chest tightness (Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention). Pain near

CHF starts with no symptoms and slowly the patient experiences increasing difficulty breathing. With that, heart rates and respiratory rates increase and the patient becomes anxious. As CHF progresses, edema (retention of fluids) is found in the legs, feet, and ankles and the veins in the neck are distended. When the left side of the heart fails, there is more lung congestion and more respiratory issues. When the right side of the heart fails, the liver and spleen enlarge. With CHF, patients usually complain of chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and swelling of their limbs.

The main symptom of coronary heart disease is angina. Angina is chest pain that occurs when the blood supply to the muscles of the heart is restricted. It usually happens because the arteries supplying the heart become

Some other symptoms can be shortness of breath, nausea, weakness, and pain in the back. A person’s health care provider would measure their blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar levels to see if they are at risk. The diagnosing tools would be electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, exercise stress test, chest X-Ray, cardiac catheterization, and coronary angiogram. All of these tools are helpful when testing to diagnose Coronary artery disease.

If your coronary arteries narrowing, they can’t supply enough oxygen of blood to your heart, at this time, you may find coronary artery disease symptoms such as feeling a pressure and tightness chest pain，also

One significant disease is the coronary artery disease. The coronary artery disease, also known as CDA, is the most common of the heart diseases. CDA is the leading cause of death in the U.S. in both men and women. CDA is known to cause the heart muscle to become narrow and hardened. These symptoms could lead to chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. Over time, this could lead up to the heart weakening and can cause heart failure arrhythmias.

A person with Coronary Artery Disease may show no signs and symptoms. On the other hand, a person may experience heart problems related to the impaired blood flow through the arteries. A person with a reduction of blood flow due to CAD may experience chest pain, heart attack, dysrhythmias, heart failure, or sudden death. There are many known risk factors and diagnostic tests available to help recognize a person at risk or diagnose a person with CAD. There are two types of risk, factors modifiable and non-modifiable that can diagnose a person at risk for the development of CAD. Non-modifiable risk factors are risk factors that cannot be changed. A person over the age of 65, male gender, and a first-degree relative history of CAD are non-modifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors can be changed or controlled, such as lifestyle eating habits, physical activity, and control over health related problems. Also, laboratory testing can assess for risk factors of CAD such as a lipid profile. A lipid profile includes triglyceride, HDL, and LDL levels in the blood. Elevated lipid levels are an abnormal reading that increases the risk of CAD. However, diagnostic tests will be able to provide a more in-depth reading if a person has

Heart disease has many symptoms like pressure in the chest or heartburn and pain in the

Coronary artery disease affects all of the arteries that supply blood to your heart. Arteries are narrowed by coronary artery disease and don't allow blood to flow freely through your arteries. When blood can't flow freely to your heart, you can experience chest pain, a heart attack or irregular heart rhythms called arrhythmias.

Coronary artery disease (CAD; also more simply referred to as coronary heart disease) is a specific type of atherosclerosis, which is in turn a form of arteriosclerosis (Dulson, Fraser, LeDrew, & Vavitas, 2011). All of these medical conditions entail the same problem, which hinders proper blood flow of oxygenated blood in the arteries: the sclerosis (that is, hardening) of arteries in the circulatory system (Sclerosis [medicine], 2016). Arteriosclerosis is a general term used to describe the stiffening of arteries particularly resulting from the process of mere ageing, but may also occur due to the presence of other aspects such as hypertension and/or the accumulation of plaque in and/or on the arterial walls, which consists of numerous components including lipids (cholesterol in particular), calcium, and other substances present within the bloodstream; atherosclerosis is specifically associated with plaque buildup in the arteries (if it occurs in one of the coronary arteries, which supply oxygenated blood to the myocardial tissue itself, it is further classified as CAD) (Difference between arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, 2014; Dulson et al., 2011). CAD is a common, serious condition that may be fatal; hence, it is imperative that one understands the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease in order to help decrease its prevalence. This report is concerned with explaining the physiological effects of CAD on the body, latter-day

oxygen-rich blood. This may end up causing chest pain/angina; it may simulate the feeling of an elephant standing on the patient’s chest. Chest pain can range from a dull ache, a crushing or burning feeling, or a sharp stabbing pain; this pain may radiate down the neck or shoulder. CAD is thought to begin as early as childhood, some contributing risk factors may include: smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or insulin resistance, sedentary lifestyle, and genetic disposition.