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Can you take Plavix for coronary artery disease?
Clopidogrel is given to prevent the blood clot in your cardiovascular system. You may be prescribed clopidogrel and low dose aspirin by your cardiologist. But then you have more chances of getting bleeding.
What is the most common cause of papillary muscle dysfunction?
The most common cause of papillary muscle dysfunction is coronary artery disease, which can lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack) and damage to the papillary muscles. This can result in mitral valve regurgitation due to insufficient closure of the mitral valve leaflets.
What are the risks of having coronary heart disease?
Risk factors for coronary artery disease are:AgeSexFamily HistorySmokingHigh Blood PressureHigh CholesterolObesityPhysical InactivityHigh Stress
What is the purpose if the coronary artery?
I think that you are talking about Coronary artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the walls of the heart.If it is blocked by the fat content there would be no supply of oxygenated blood and hence we experience heart strokes.
What disease is responsible for the greatest number of heart attack deaths?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is responsible for the greatest number of heart attack deaths worldwide. CAD is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart and increasing the risk of heart attacks. Risk factors for CAD include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes.
What is the abbreviation for coronary artery disease?
CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
What are some Artery diseases?
Coronary Artery Disease
What does coronary stenting follow?
after treatment for coronary artery disease.
Medical terminology for coronary artery disease?
Coronary Artery Disease or CAD is also sometimes called Atherosclerotic heart disease or cardiovascular disease (AHD or ACD).
What is coronary artery bypass surgery used to help prevent?
reduce the need for coronary bypass surgery.
What builds up during coronary artery disease?
coronary artery disease is a build-up of fatty matter and debris on the walls of the arteries.
What is coronary artery disease?
You can view common symptoms at: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov,www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/coronaryarterydisease.html, and www.mayoclinic.com/health/coronary-artery-disease/DS00064 .
Are Coronary artery disease and heart disease the same?
No; Coronary artery disease is a heart disease; or, CAD is one a disease that progresses into to Cardiomyopathy (heart disease) and MI. CAD is an aetiology of heart disease.
Is there any difference between coronary heart disease and coronary artery disease?
No. They are synonymous terms.
Is a coronary stent artificial?
A coronary stent is an artificial support device placed in the coronary artery to keep the vessel open after treatment for coronary artery disease.
What is coronary occlusive artery disease?
Coronary occlusive artery disease-- Blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the heart; frequently a precursor to a heart attack.
What is the condition where fat-containing substances are deposited on the coronary artery lumens causing a narrowing?
Coronary artery disease
