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blood moves through the heart and body at a slower rate, and pressure in the heart increases. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough oxygen and nutrients to meet the body's needs. The chambers of the heart respond by stretching to hold more blood to pump through the body or by becoming more stiff and thickened. This helps to keep the blood moving for a short while, but in time, the heart muscle walls weaken and are unable to pump as strongly. As a result, the kidneys often respond by causing the body to retain fluid (water) and sodium. If fluid builds up in the arms, legs, ankles, feet, lungs or other organs, the body becomes congested, and congestive heart failure is the term used to describe the condition.
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What damage can an abnormal artery cause to the heart?
These abnormalities cause the heart's blood flow to decrease and result in the condition known as coronary artery disease or coronary insufficiency.
What will partial obstruction of coronary artery cause?
myocardial infraction
Why ibuprofen is contraindicated in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft?
Because it can cause bleeding
What is the purpose of the coronary artery and what happens if there is a blockage?
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (also called coronary artery bypass surgery [CABG] and bypass operation) is performed to restore blood flow to the heart. This relieves chest pain and ischemia, improves the patient's quality of life.
What is a person with a blocked coronary artery most likely to suffer from?
Obviously coronary heart disease! A blocked coronary artery reduces blood flow & thus Oxygen to the heart which in turn causes Angina when a person will experience pain & breatlessness. Without treatment a blockage can cause a heart attack.
What does stenosed mean?
Narrowed, compressed, or closed. Plaque accumulation in a coronary artery can cause stenosis and obstruct the artery.
What is the nations of leading cause of death?
heart diseasw
What damage can an abnormal artery cause to the heart?
These abnormalities cause the heart's blood flow to decrease and result in the condition known as coronary artery disease or coronary insufficiency.
What causes angina pectoris?
Usually a stenotic coronary artery caused by atherosclerosis. The stenotic (narrowed) artery can give a brief period of ischemia (withholding of blood) to a region of the heart, which is felt as an intense pain. Angina pectoris is a sign that a more serious episode of ischemic attack can happen for that artery. If it is left untreated, it is very likely that the artery will eventually become completely clogged and the ensuing prolonged ischemia will cause a myocardial infarction (i.e. heart attack).
What will partial obstruction of coronary artery cause?
myocardial infraction
What is the nation's leading cause of death?
Coronary artery disease
What is the most common cause of papillary muscle dysfunction?
coronary artery disease
What is the cause of coronary artery disease in teens?
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Can a clot in the coronary artery cause a myocardial infarction?
Yes, a clot in the coronary artery can cause a myocardial infarction or a heart attack. Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots that come loose from the walls of the arteries.
Why ibuprofen is contraindicated in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft?
Because it can cause bleeding
What is the purpose of the coronary artery and what happens if there is a blockage?
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (also called coronary artery bypass surgery [CABG] and bypass operation) is performed to restore blood flow to the heart. This relieves chest pain and ischemia, improves the patient's quality of life.
What is the cause of heart attacks?
Severe spasm or (tightening) of a coronary artery that cuts of blood flow through the artery.
