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3 ways to prevent or decrease risk of Coronary Heart Disease

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3 ways to prevent or decrease risk of Coronary Heart Disease

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1. Diet - Diet is an important way to prevent and decrease your chances of getting Coronary heart disease. "According to ACC/AHA 2019, the plant-based Mediterranean diet (high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, whole grains, and fish) is highly recommended. Replacing saturated fats with dietary monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats are found to be beneficial to reduce cardiovascular risks" (Regmi, Siccardi). 2. Exercising - Exercising "At least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activities and greater than 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity physical activities are helpful. Moderate activities include brisk walking (2.4 to 4 mph), biking (5 to 9 mph), active yoga, and recreational swimming, whereas vigorous activities include jogging/running, biking (greater than 10 mph), playing tennis, swimming, etc" (Regmi, Siccardi).

3. Tobacco use - Reduce intake of tobacco use to help reduce the risk of CAD. Replacing tobacco with "Nicotine replacement therapy is available in patches, gums, lozenge, nasal spray, and oral inhalers" (Regmi, Siccardi).

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This picture is depicting a body with numerous symptoms that can occur in a patient who might have Coronary heart disease. 

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Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease include:
1. Angina
2. Chest pain or discomfort
3. heart attack
4. weakness
5. light-headedness
6. nausea
7. pain in arms and shoulders
8. shortness of breath
It is said thought that Angina or chest pain is the main common symptom of Coronary heart disease.

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This chart is showing the different kinds of heart diseases and how common they are by their percentages. It looks like Ichameic is the most common one. 

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This picture shows three different arteries in which one is flowing freely and the other two have plaque build-up, which causes blood from reaching the heart.

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coronary heart disease is caused by a buildup in the walls of the arteries that deliver blood to the heart. Plaque is cholesterol and other substance in the artery.  Plaque buildup in the arteries causes the arteries to slow down over an extended period which can partially or fully block the flow of blood to the heart.

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This image is portraying a heart with an artery. It shows what a normal red blood cell looks like in an artery and what plaque build-up looks like in an artery 

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1. Coronary Artery Disease. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. (2021, July 19). Retrieved April 10, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/coronary_ad.htm#:~:text=Print-,Coronary%20Artery%20Disease,This%20process%20is%20called%20atherosclerosis.

2. Regmi, M., & Siccardi, M. A. (2022). Coronary Artery Disease Prevention. National Institutes of Health. Retrieved April 9, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547760/.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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What is coronary artery disease?

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States. It is sometimes called coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease.

For some people, the first sign of CAD is a heart attack. You and your health care team may be able to help reduce your risk for CAD.

What causes coronary artery disease?

CAD is caused by plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart (called coronary arteries) and other parts of the body.

Plaque is made up of deposits of cholesterol and other substances in the artery. Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time, which can partially or totally block the blood flow. This process is called atherosclerosis.

What are the symptoms of coronary artery disease?

Angina, or chest pain and discomfort, is the most common symptom of CAD. Angina can happen when too much plaque builds up inside arteries, causing them to narrow. Narrowed arteries can cause chest pain because they can block blood flow to your heart muscle and the rest of your body.

For many people, the first clue that they have CAD is a heart attack. Symptoms of heart attack include

Chest pain or discomfort (angina)

Weakness, light-headedness, nausea (feeling sick to your stomach), or a cold sweat

Pain or discomfort in the arms or shoulder

Shortness of breath

Over time, CAD can weaken the heart muscle. This may lead to heart failure, a serious condition where the heart can't pump blood the way it should.

What are the risks for coronary artery disease?

Overweight, physical inactivity, unhealthy eating, and smoking tobacco are risk factors for CAD. A family history of heart disease also increases your risk for CAD, especially a family history of having heart disease at an early age (50 or younger).

To find out your risk for CAD, your health care team may measure your blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.

Learn more about heart disease risk factors.

How is coronary artery disease diagnosed?

If you're at high risk for heart disease or already have symptoms, your doctor can use several tests to diagnose CAD.

ECG or EKG (electrocardiogram)

Measures the electrical activity, rate, and regularity of your heartbeat.

Echocardiogram

Uses ultrasound (special sound wave) to create a picture of the heart.

Exercise stress test

Measures your heart rate while you walk on a treadmill. This helps to determine how well your heart is working when it has to pump more blood.

Chest X-ray

Uses x-rays to create a picture of the heart, lungs, and other organs in the chest.

Cardiac catheterization

Checks the inside of your arteries for blockage by inserting a thin, flexible tube through an artery in the groin, arm, or neck to reach the heart. Health care professionals can measure blood pressure within the heart and the strength of blood flow through the heart's chambers as well as collect blood samples from the heart or inject dye into the arteries of the heart (coronary arteries).

Coronary angiogram

Monitors blockage and flow of blood through the coronary arteries. Uses X-rays to detect dye injected via cardiac catheterization.

Coronary artery calcium scan

A computed tomography (CT) scan that looks in the coronary arteries for calcium buildup and plaque.

What is cardiac rehabilitation and recovery?

Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is an important program for anyone recovering from a heart attack, heart failure, or other heart problem that required surgery or medical care. In these people, cardiac rehab can help improve quality of life and can help prevent another cardiac event. Cardiac rehab is a supervised program that includes

Physical activity

Education about healthy living, including healthy eating, taking medicine as prescribed, and ways to help you quit smoking

Counseling to find ways to relieve stress and improve mental health

A team of people may help you through cardiac rehab, including your health care team, exercise and nutrition specialists, physical therapists, and counselors or mental health professionals.

How can I be healthier if I have coronary artery disease?

If you have CAD, your health care team may suggest the following steps to help lower your risk for heart attack or worsening heart disease:

Lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthier (lower sodium, lower fat) diet, increasing physical activity, reaching a healthy weight, and quitting smoking

Medicines to treat risk factors for CAD, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or an irregular heartbeat

Surgical procedures to help restore blood flow to the heart

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Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States. It is sometimes called coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease. For some people, the first sign of CAD is a heart attack. You and your health care team may be able to help reduce your risk for CAD.

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This image is depicting a damaged heart muscle that is portraying a build-up in a vessel that is stopping blood from reaching the heart.

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casue by a plaque buildup in the wall of arties which are the main supply of blood to the heart. It is the main type of heart disease in the U.S. AKA Ischemic heart disease.