Obstructive coronary artery disease is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases of the world and is often characterized by silent development for many years. Partial or complete obstruction in the vessels supplying blood to the heart may result in inadequate supply to the heart. Symptoms would start showing up, and that would be the time for timely care. At Gemelli Medical Centre, it’s possible to receive consulting services of the highest quality, the latest and most sophisticated Coronary Artery Disease treatment options with an emphasis on prevention and long-term health in every case.
What Coronary Artery Disease is?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) begins with the slow accumulation of fatty substances (known as “plaques”) in the coronary artery wall, narrowing the inner lumen. As this process continues, eventually the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart decreases even at rest of after milder efforts. Many people mat be not aware of the early changes for years and effort-induced chest pain is the main symptom as soon as blood flow supply is insufficient.
The chronic disease course might be interrupted by acute events, like acute myocardial infarction. If timely and appropriately diagnosed, a clear plan of diagnosis, care and secondary prevention can be deployed to to protect cardiovascular health.
Common Symptoms Not to Be Overlooked
Awareness of the early warning signs aids in taking steps before complications occur. In some cases, symptoms are only felt during exercise, while others experience discomfort at rest as well. Symptoms often consist of chest pain or pressure that lasts for a long time and does not relent easily. Breathlessness after doing a little physical activity may be another thing you experience.
Among others, one may have a feeling of extreme tiredness, light-headedness, or a pain spreading from one of the arms, shoulders, back, or jaws. Do not ignore these signs and symptoms, as they are also a direct reflection of a lack of oxygen delivery to the heart.
Main Causes Behind Coronary Artery Disease
The major causes of coronary artery disease (CAD) is atherosclerosis: high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, obesity, diabetes and smoking are well established atherosclerotic promoting factors. Family history of ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and peripheral artery disease further increase risk profile.
Early identification and management of these risk factors, as well as regular check-ups become more necessary with age.
A sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, and an unbalanced diet additionally promote the process of plaque formation. Dealing with these problems at an early stage will result in a considerable reduction of the heart’s health impact in the long run.
How It’s Diagnosed
Accurate diagnosis is very important in order to come up with an effective treatment plan. The doctors of Gemelli Medical Centre make the diagnosis based on a clinical assessment involving physical examination, standard resting ECG, ECG exercise stress test (ECG-EST) and, if indicated, a further evaluation with Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography (CCTA) might be required.
Options for Coronary artery disease treatment
Standard therapy for obstructive coronary artery disease includes changes in lifestyle and medical therapy for the underlying risk factors, but invasive procedures to restore blood flow supply (revascularization therapy) might be required: Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery.
A personalized coronary artery disease revascularization strategy can be provided by medical team in Gemelli Medical Centre in Dubai (UAE), with the opportunity of prompt and comprehensive referral to Policlinico Gemelli in Rome (Italy).
Personalized medical strategy will suits your health needs and objectives, as well. Medications can be prescribed to lower your cholesterol, to decrease your blood pressure, or to prevent blood clots.
How to Avoid Coronary Artery Disease
Prevention is always better than cure. The heart is gradually safeguarded through small, daily habits: nutritious meals, regular physical activities, and stress management are all very big part of it. Regularly check your blood pressure, sugar levels, and cholesterol to stay ahead of the game.
Not smoking and having an ideal weight decrease the workload on the heart and improve the blood circulation. Lifestyle changes combined with routine check-ups significantly reduce future risks.
Conclusion:
Even though it is a very serious illness, coronary artery disease treatment is dictated mostly by the proper knowledge and timely actions done on the patient. The entire process will eventually result in good heart health for the patient in the long run. Early evaluations, be it for discovering the symptoms or just for eliminating future risks, always have their benefits. At the end of your treatment journey, Gemelli Medical Centre provides complete treatment of coronary artery disease with the aim of reviving heart function and ensuring a healthier life from then on.