In an effort to bring lung health issues to the attention of the public, The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) has designated October 21-27, 2007, as Respiratory Care Week and Wednesday, October 24 as Lung Health Day. Draeger Medical, Inc. is a Corporate Partner of AARC and, in conjunction with this event, has prepared "7 Tips for Better Respiratory and Lung Health." These tips are written as common-sense guidelines for good lung health and are not meant to be a substitute for regular checkups and consultation with physicians.
1. Don't smoke and do keep away from other respiratory irritants.
As one of the Surgeon General's Warnings on cigarette packs states: "Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, And May Complicate Pregnancy." If you do smoke, quit. Quitting can help improve lung function considerably in as little as six weeks.1
2. Do eat & drink right.
Eat fruits and veggies, especially tomatoes. Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants like Vitamins A, C and E, and health professionals agree that it's best to get them from your food rather than from supplements. Staying away from processed foods in general is good for your lungs and your overall health. British researchers found that people who ate tomatoes (or tomato sauce, etc.) three times a week had improved lung function and experienced less "wheeziness" and fewer asthma-like symptoms.2,3
Drink plenty of water or other nutritious fluids (unless otherwise directed). When we breathe, our lungs lose moisture. So we need to stay hydrated.
Cut back on eating cured meats. In adults 45 years and older, frequent consumption of cured meats was associated with decreased lung function and increased risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).4
Drinking wine, particularly white wine, both in the recent past and over your lifetime, seems to help your lungs. But don't overdo it.2
3. Do make your home a safe place to breathe.
Keep your house free from clutter (this can attract dust and irritants). Vacuum and dust regularly. If you have forced air ductwork in your house, make sure you have it professionally cleaned to remove dust and mold.
Wash and replace sheets and pillowcases to help prevent dust mites from getting into your lungs.
Read the ingredients on household cleansers, and if the instructions tell you to use in a well-ventilated space, do so.2
4. Don't expose your lungs to harmful environments.
Avoid going outside during high pollen count, high ozone, or on very windy days when there is a high level of dust and blowing irritants.
Don't frequent places where there is secondhand smoke or irritants. Secondhand smoke can cause premature death and disease, and there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.5
5. Do breathe correctly.
Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. The nose is designed as a filter and temperature regulator. The mouth lets everything into your lungs.2
Inhale deeply through your nose, filling your lungs from the bottom up. This is called diaphragmatic breathing and it requires less effort to take in each breath.2
6. Do exercise.
Exercise makes your heart beat faster. Do such things as climbing stairs, riding a bike or walking briskly. This is important to keep your heart and lungs in good shape. Studies find that walking about 15 minutes three to four times a day improves breathing in people with emphysema.2,6
7. Do be an optimist.
Harvard researchers followed 670 men with an average age of 63 years for eight years and found those who were more optimistic had much better lung function and a slower rate of lung function decline than the pessimists in the bunch.7
The AARC celebrates National Respiratory Care Week each year to honor and thank respiratory care professionals for their contributions, demonstrate the value of respiratory care professionals in all healthcare settings, promote respiratory health in the workplace and the community, increase awareness of lung health issues in all environments and educate prospective students about career opportunities and the growth of the profession.
Toni Rodriquez RRT Ed. D, AARC's current President, said, "The AARC applauds the efforts of Draeger to increase awareness of lung disease and to promote lung health as part of RC Week."
Draeger is currently celebrating 100 years of ventilation technology. In 1907, the company introduced Pulmotor, the first-ever mobile, short-term respirator. 2007 also marks the 100-year anniversary of Draeger in the United States. As part of its ongoing celebration of these milestones, Draeger Medical will showcase an original Pulmotor alongside its latest respiratory care devices at the annual AARC Respiratory Congress in Orlando, Fla., December 1-4, 2007.
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Thursday, 6 May 2010
Chinese Tips for Lung Health
Acupuncturists often think of the lung as the "sensitive organ" due to the respiratory system's susceptibility to infection and other conditions. We've been thinking of this characterization recently as we've seen an increasing number of people with respiratory-related health problems. After a cool wet spring, allergy sufferers are having a difficult year with high amounts of pollens and mold spores in the air. Asthma incidence is on the rise, and we've also seen more people recently complaining of stubborn cough and bronchitis symptoms. Add to this the recent news of SARS, and the "sensitive organ" seems to be having a challenging year.
There are some simple things you can do to improve your resistance to colds and other respiratory infections as well as better manage allergies and asthma.
First, if you tend to catch colds easily or are around others with infectious respiratory diseases, get in the habit of washing your hands frequently. Most viruses are not transmitted through the air but through skin contact with infected droplets that then come into contact with the nose and mouth. Washing your hands as well as cleaning doorknobs and phones can go a long way to decrease the ease of viral transmission.
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Dress appropriately for San Francisco's changing climate especially if you tend to get easily chilled. In Chinese medicine, we think of colds as "exterior cold wind" which invades through the neck and shoulder area. This explains why many people who catch a cold experience neck pain or stiffness as well as alternating chills and fever, sneezing and watery runny nose. While we know that colds are not literally the invasion of cold wind, prevention of quick temperature changes helps keep our resistance strong.
If you feel you are catching a cold, immediately use zinc lozenges, as these have been shown to reduce cold severity and longevity. Additionally, the use of the Chinese herb formula Yin Chiao is often effective at relieving or reducing the severity of the cold. And remember to rest, drink fluids and take it easy; your body fights harder when you follow these simple rules. One of my favorite home remedies is for early cold signs is hot and sour soup.
For those with allergies or asthma, a few simple tips can help reduce your symptoms and reliance on medications. If your allergies are worse indoors, consider getting a good quality air purifier with a HEPA filter to reduce your exposure to allergens. If you have long hair, wash it before bed instead of in the morning to get pollen and other allergens off before bed. If you know what you are allergic to, such as grass pollen, you may find that the use of oral antigens may over time reduce your sensitivity to that allergen. We carry a number of oral antigen formulas at SOMA Acupuncture and can order allergy tests.
Jade Screen is a very effective Chinese herbal formula for improving resistance to colds and allergies when taken preventively. I've seen many people reduce their frequency of respiratory infections and manage their allergies more effectively using this formula.
Finally, consider a course of acupuncture to manage your current symptoms and increase your resistance to both viruses and allergens. Acupuncture has been proven effective in helping people manage allergies and asthma and often helps reduce the course and severity of colds and flus while supporting the body's ability to heal. At SOMA Acupuncture, we can help you design an individualized program to manage recurrent or ongoing respiratory problems as well as improve your lung health.
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There are some simple things you can do to improve your resistance to colds and other respiratory infections as well as better manage allergies and asthma.
First, if you tend to catch colds easily or are around others with infectious respiratory diseases, get in the habit of washing your hands frequently. Most viruses are not transmitted through the air but through skin contact with infected droplets that then come into contact with the nose and mouth. Washing your hands as well as cleaning doorknobs and phones can go a long way to decrease the ease of viral transmission.
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Dress appropriately for San Francisco's changing climate especially if you tend to get easily chilled. In Chinese medicine, we think of colds as "exterior cold wind" which invades through the neck and shoulder area. This explains why many people who catch a cold experience neck pain or stiffness as well as alternating chills and fever, sneezing and watery runny nose. While we know that colds are not literally the invasion of cold wind, prevention of quick temperature changes helps keep our resistance strong.
If you feel you are catching a cold, immediately use zinc lozenges, as these have been shown to reduce cold severity and longevity. Additionally, the use of the Chinese herb formula Yin Chiao is often effective at relieving or reducing the severity of the cold. And remember to rest, drink fluids and take it easy; your body fights harder when you follow these simple rules. One of my favorite home remedies is for early cold signs is hot and sour soup.
For those with allergies or asthma, a few simple tips can help reduce your symptoms and reliance on medications. If your allergies are worse indoors, consider getting a good quality air purifier with a HEPA filter to reduce your exposure to allergens. If you have long hair, wash it before bed instead of in the morning to get pollen and other allergens off before bed. If you know what you are allergic to, such as grass pollen, you may find that the use of oral antigens may over time reduce your sensitivity to that allergen. We carry a number of oral antigen formulas at SOMA Acupuncture and can order allergy tests.
Jade Screen is a very effective Chinese herbal formula for improving resistance to colds and allergies when taken preventively. I've seen many people reduce their frequency of respiratory infections and manage their allergies more effectively using this formula.
Finally, consider a course of acupuncture to manage your current symptoms and increase your resistance to both viruses and allergens. Acupuncture has been proven effective in helping people manage allergies and asthma and often helps reduce the course and severity of colds and flus while supporting the body's ability to heal. At SOMA Acupuncture, we can help you design an individualized program to manage recurrent or ongoing respiratory problems as well as improve your lung health.
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Health tips for Healthy Lungs
Tip #1: Don't Smoke
It seems obvious, but it’s worth restating: smoking kills, and it usually starts by killing your lungs. So, if you’re a nonsmoker, keep up the good work. If you do smoke, this is the one area of your life where a quitter actually wins. Cold turkey quitting works for some but it’s not always the most effective way to quit, says Gaylene Mooney, RRT-NPS, a respiratory therapist who heads up the AARC’s Subcommittee on Smoking and Tobbaco-related Issues. “Talk to your doctor about the best smoking-cessation program for you,” Mooney recommends. “A doctor can help by referring you to a smoking-cessation program, recommend prescription drugs that can help you kick the habit or refer you to respiratory therapists or other trained smoking-cessation counselors.”
Tip #2: Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables, Drink Water
Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants like Vitamins A, C and E, and health professionals agree that it’s best to get them from your food rather than from supplements. Staying away from processed foods in general is good for your lungs and your overall health. “When you go to the grocery store, shop the perimeter,” Helen Sorenson, RRT, a registered respiratory therapist from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio says. The outer perimeter of the grocery store tends to be where you find the produce, meat and dairy sections and other good things to eat that don't come in a box.
Sorenson adds that water is good for your lung health, too. “The lung tissue is moist and when we exhale, we lose moisture so we have to drink water to replenish it.”
Tip #3: Breathe the Cleanest Air Available
Smoggy, polluted air isn’t really good for anyone, but those with compromised lung function particularly need to avoid alert-worthy conditions and high allergy days by opting for good indoor air. “Many people don’t realize this,” says Tom Kallstrom, RRT, AE-C, a registered respiratory therapist and a certified asthma educator, “But about 70 percent of those with asthma suffer from allergy-induced asthma symptoms. Avoid the outdoors during peak traffic hours and exercising or working outside on orange, red, or purple pollution days.”
It’s also a good idea to avoid breathing secondhand smoke, which can affect those with allergies, asthma and COPD. Secondhand smoke can also cause those who do not have lung disease to develop symptoms and in some cases the same diseases as smokers such as lung cancer and emphysema. Try visiting restaurants that ban smoking and work to keep your home smoke free.
Tip #4: Get Your Flu, Pneumonia Immunization
Influenza outbreaks can wreak havoc on the healthy, and, “if you are a respiratory patient, young or old, not getting a flu immunization shot can be bad for your lung health,” says Melaine Giordano, MS, RN, CPFT a geriatric consultant in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She says that adults, children and infants who have lung disease are at a higher risk of being hospitalized from flu side effects. She reiterates the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines by encouraging parents to make sure that all children 6-23 months of age, all children with medical problems, such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease or children taking immunosuppressive drugs, steroids or aspirin therapy are vaccinated. Adults over 65 and people living in nursing or long-term care facilities as well as any adult who has chronic heart or lung conditions should be protected with an immunization.
We provide this information in spite of the fact that there’s been a lot of publicity about the shortage of flu vaccine this year. “People with chronic lung conditions are definitely an at-risk group and they should talk with their physician about getting the vaccine,” Giordano adds.
“The pneumonia vaccine is also important for people 65 and older, those who have problems with their lungs, heart, liver, or kidneys, and anyone with health problems such as diabetes, sickle cell disease, alcoholism or HIV/AIDS,” Giordano adds. She recommends talking with your primary care physician if you have any questions.
Tip # 5: Move It or Lose It
“Endurance exercise, walking, bicycling, gardening, and other sustained activity is very beneficial, in fact it is one of the best things you can do to keep your lungs healthy,” Sorenson adds, “other than not smoking.”
Respiratory Therapists (RTs) are licensed health care professionals specially educated in respiratory health care. RTs assist physicians by providing diagnostic, treatment and management services to persons with respiratory diseases. RTs provide these services in hospitals, outpatient centers, physicians’ offices, skilled nursing facilities and patients’ homes.
The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is a not-for-profit, professional organization, consisting of 35,000 respiratory therapists, physicians, and other health care professionals. AARC is dedicated to assisting persons with respiratory diseases receive safe and effective respiratory care. The AARC also publishes RESPIRATORY CARE, a peer-reviewed scientific journal listed in Index Medicus.
It seems obvious, but it’s worth restating: smoking kills, and it usually starts by killing your lungs. So, if you’re a nonsmoker, keep up the good work. If you do smoke, this is the one area of your life where a quitter actually wins. Cold turkey quitting works for some but it’s not always the most effective way to quit, says Gaylene Mooney, RRT-NPS, a respiratory therapist who heads up the AARC’s Subcommittee on Smoking and Tobbaco-related Issues. “Talk to your doctor about the best smoking-cessation program for you,” Mooney recommends. “A doctor can help by referring you to a smoking-cessation program, recommend prescription drugs that can help you kick the habit or refer you to respiratory therapists or other trained smoking-cessation counselors.”
Tip #2: Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables, Drink Water
Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants like Vitamins A, C and E, and health professionals agree that it’s best to get them from your food rather than from supplements. Staying away from processed foods in general is good for your lungs and your overall health. “When you go to the grocery store, shop the perimeter,” Helen Sorenson, RRT, a registered respiratory therapist from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio says. The outer perimeter of the grocery store tends to be where you find the produce, meat and dairy sections and other good things to eat that don't come in a box.
Sorenson adds that water is good for your lung health, too. “The lung tissue is moist and when we exhale, we lose moisture so we have to drink water to replenish it.”
Tip #3: Breathe the Cleanest Air Available
Smoggy, polluted air isn’t really good for anyone, but those with compromised lung function particularly need to avoid alert-worthy conditions and high allergy days by opting for good indoor air. “Many people don’t realize this,” says Tom Kallstrom, RRT, AE-C, a registered respiratory therapist and a certified asthma educator, “But about 70 percent of those with asthma suffer from allergy-induced asthma symptoms. Avoid the outdoors during peak traffic hours and exercising or working outside on orange, red, or purple pollution days.”
It’s also a good idea to avoid breathing secondhand smoke, which can affect those with allergies, asthma and COPD. Secondhand smoke can also cause those who do not have lung disease to develop symptoms and in some cases the same diseases as smokers such as lung cancer and emphysema. Try visiting restaurants that ban smoking and work to keep your home smoke free.
Tip #4: Get Your Flu, Pneumonia Immunization
Influenza outbreaks can wreak havoc on the healthy, and, “if you are a respiratory patient, young or old, not getting a flu immunization shot can be bad for your lung health,” says Melaine Giordano, MS, RN, CPFT a geriatric consultant in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She says that adults, children and infants who have lung disease are at a higher risk of being hospitalized from flu side effects. She reiterates the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines by encouraging parents to make sure that all children 6-23 months of age, all children with medical problems, such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease or children taking immunosuppressive drugs, steroids or aspirin therapy are vaccinated. Adults over 65 and people living in nursing or long-term care facilities as well as any adult who has chronic heart or lung conditions should be protected with an immunization.
We provide this information in spite of the fact that there’s been a lot of publicity about the shortage of flu vaccine this year. “People with chronic lung conditions are definitely an at-risk group and they should talk with their physician about getting the vaccine,” Giordano adds.
“The pneumonia vaccine is also important for people 65 and older, those who have problems with their lungs, heart, liver, or kidneys, and anyone with health problems such as diabetes, sickle cell disease, alcoholism or HIV/AIDS,” Giordano adds. She recommends talking with your primary care physician if you have any questions.
Tip # 5: Move It or Lose It
“Endurance exercise, walking, bicycling, gardening, and other sustained activity is very beneficial, in fact it is one of the best things you can do to keep your lungs healthy,” Sorenson adds, “other than not smoking.”
Respiratory Therapists (RTs) are licensed health care professionals specially educated in respiratory health care. RTs assist physicians by providing diagnostic, treatment and management services to persons with respiratory diseases. RTs provide these services in hospitals, outpatient centers, physicians’ offices, skilled nursing facilities and patients’ homes.
The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is a not-for-profit, professional organization, consisting of 35,000 respiratory therapists, physicians, and other health care professionals. AARC is dedicated to assisting persons with respiratory diseases receive safe and effective respiratory care. The AARC also publishes RESPIRATORY CARE, a peer-reviewed scientific journal listed in Index Medicus.
Holiday Tips For Heart Health
1. Hors d'oeuvres anyone? Among the most heart healthy starters are raw vegetables, particularly broccoli and cauliflower because of their high fiber content. Among the most heart healthy dips are hummus, which contains good monounsaturated fats.
2. Carbs beget carbs. Eating simple carbohydrates doesn't make us feel as full as eating fat, so if you are overzealous in avoiding fats you may overindulge in total calories. When snacking, stick with carbs that contain vitamins and fiber (e.g., apples) rather than those without nutritional value (e.g., pretzels). Consider healthy fat sources including avocados, walnuts and almonds.
3. Choose fish over red meat. Include fish in your year-end celebration menus. Cold-water fish contain protective omega- 3s, which have been shown to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death. Among your best choices are wild salmon, sardines and herring (without the cream sauce). Whatever meat you choose, have the gravy or sauce served on the side and limit table salt.
Dr. Miller is Director, Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine.
4. Color is everything. The more colorful the vegetable, the more heart-protective antioxidants contained within. Steaming is better than using the microwave for preserving nutrients. However, over-steaming or boiling will remove many of these heart healthy elements.
5. Hold the bagels. The average bagel will cost you more than 200 calories, even before the dousing of an additional 50-100 calories of butter or cream cheese. If you like lox, keep in mind that about 75% of the protective omega-3 fats in salmon are lost when converted into lox by the smoking process.
6. I'll drink to that. Red wine and dark beer contain more protective antioxidants or flavonoids than other alcoholic beverages. You can get maximum heart protection with up to 1 ounce of alcohol daily, the equivalent of two, 4 ounce glasses of wine, a 12 ounce bottle of beer, or 2 shots of spirits.
7. Don't come to the party starving. You'll overindulge. Eating one meal a day slows down the rate at which we burn calories. That is especially important to keep in mind as we age, because our metabolic requirements are reduced by an average of 5 calories daily. Therefore, eat frequently throughout the day but in small to moderate quantities.
8. You can have your chocolate and eat it too! That is, if it's dark. Pure dark chocolate contains a very high amount of catechins (a heart healthy antioxidant). Enjoy it with black grapes and wash it down with a beverage containing natural cocoa powder or tea, additional excellent sources of these heart healthy compounds.
9. Get in your exercise. Try to work off those extra holiday-season calories. While aerobic activity has been emphasized for maintaining cardiovascular health, recent studies show that walking is also quite effective. One fun way to keep track of your daily activity is to purchase a pedometer. There are about 2,000 steps per mile. Take 6,000-10,000 steps daily to maintain heart health.
10. Have a hearty laugh. Very few things in life are better than a good laugh and it turns out that laughing heartily is good for the heart. One recent study even demonstrated that laughing during mealtime reduces the surge in blood sugar levels. May you enjoy the lighter side of life with family and friends this holiday season.
2. Carbs beget carbs. Eating simple carbohydrates doesn't make us feel as full as eating fat, so if you are overzealous in avoiding fats you may overindulge in total calories. When snacking, stick with carbs that contain vitamins and fiber (e.g., apples) rather than those without nutritional value (e.g., pretzels). Consider healthy fat sources including avocados, walnuts and almonds.
3. Choose fish over red meat. Include fish in your year-end celebration menus. Cold-water fish contain protective omega- 3s, which have been shown to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death. Among your best choices are wild salmon, sardines and herring (without the cream sauce). Whatever meat you choose, have the gravy or sauce served on the side and limit table salt.
Dr. Miller is Director, Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine.
4. Color is everything. The more colorful the vegetable, the more heart-protective antioxidants contained within. Steaming is better than using the microwave for preserving nutrients. However, over-steaming or boiling will remove many of these heart healthy elements.
5. Hold the bagels. The average bagel will cost you more than 200 calories, even before the dousing of an additional 50-100 calories of butter or cream cheese. If you like lox, keep in mind that about 75% of the protective omega-3 fats in salmon are lost when converted into lox by the smoking process.
6. I'll drink to that. Red wine and dark beer contain more protective antioxidants or flavonoids than other alcoholic beverages. You can get maximum heart protection with up to 1 ounce of alcohol daily, the equivalent of two, 4 ounce glasses of wine, a 12 ounce bottle of beer, or 2 shots of spirits.
7. Don't come to the party starving. You'll overindulge. Eating one meal a day slows down the rate at which we burn calories. That is especially important to keep in mind as we age, because our metabolic requirements are reduced by an average of 5 calories daily. Therefore, eat frequently throughout the day but in small to moderate quantities.
8. You can have your chocolate and eat it too! That is, if it's dark. Pure dark chocolate contains a very high amount of catechins (a heart healthy antioxidant). Enjoy it with black grapes and wash it down with a beverage containing natural cocoa powder or tea, additional excellent sources of these heart healthy compounds.
9. Get in your exercise. Try to work off those extra holiday-season calories. While aerobic activity has been emphasized for maintaining cardiovascular health, recent studies show that walking is also quite effective. One fun way to keep track of your daily activity is to purchase a pedometer. There are about 2,000 steps per mile. Take 6,000-10,000 steps daily to maintain heart health.
10. Have a hearty laugh. Very few things in life are better than a good laugh and it turns out that laughing heartily is good for the heart. One recent study even demonstrated that laughing during mealtime reduces the surge in blood sugar levels. May you enjoy the lighter side of life with family and friends this holiday season.
Coronary Artery Disease – Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Coronary artery disease signifies the contraction of arteries as a result of atherosclerosis. Due to the contraction of arteries, enough oxygen does not reach up to the heart muscles. When sufficient amount of oxygen is not received by the heart then it leads to pain in chest. This condition is named as Angina. The occurrence of heart attack is usual in case an artery is blocked completely. Coronary artery disease is one of the most common diseases found in the people all around the world. Every year a large number of people die due to heart attacks. Coronary artery disease may be prevented for reducing the number of deaths caused by heart problems.
If we wish to know about the cause of coronary artery disease then we need to know that the arteries are hardened due to atherosclerosis. As a result of this, heart receives very less oxygen than required by it. Plaques are formed inside blood vessels. Such plaques are formed by fatty acids. Such blockage makes the passage of arteries narrow and heart muscles do not get enough oxygen. Deposition of bad cholesterol in the arteries is the main cause of such blockage which occurs in arteries.
Symptoms of coronary artery disease do not show up until the problem gets very serious. People get to know about such problem when they suffer from pain in their chest or angina pectoris. Angina is the first symptoms which may be experienced by people who have coronary artery disease. People who have this problem may also experience discomfort or pain in chest when they exert themselves. The pain may disappear when proper rest is taken by the people.
The treatment of this disease include intake of drugs which reduce the level of bad cholesterol in body. Antiplatelet medication is used to prevent the formation of blood clots. Drugs to control high blood pressure help in preventing heart attack. In case, someone experiences any of the symptoms of coronary artery disease, he/she should immediately consult a doctor. A heart attack may be prevented if doctors know about it in advance.
If we wish to know about the cause of coronary artery disease then we need to know that the arteries are hardened due to atherosclerosis. As a result of this, heart receives very less oxygen than required by it. Plaques are formed inside blood vessels. Such plaques are formed by fatty acids. Such blockage makes the passage of arteries narrow and heart muscles do not get enough oxygen. Deposition of bad cholesterol in the arteries is the main cause of such blockage which occurs in arteries.
Symptoms of coronary artery disease do not show up until the problem gets very serious. People get to know about such problem when they suffer from pain in their chest or angina pectoris. Angina is the first symptoms which may be experienced by people who have coronary artery disease. People who have this problem may also experience discomfort or pain in chest when they exert themselves. The pain may disappear when proper rest is taken by the people.
The treatment of this disease include intake of drugs which reduce the level of bad cholesterol in body. Antiplatelet medication is used to prevent the formation of blood clots. Drugs to control high blood pressure help in preventing heart attack. In case, someone experiences any of the symptoms of coronary artery disease, he/she should immediately consult a doctor. A heart attack may be prevented if doctors know about it in advance.
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