Narrow or blocked arteries are considered silent enemies of the heart. Over time, slimy cholesterol and fatty acids can build up on the walls of your arteries. This plaque narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow to the heart, which can lead to angina or heart attack.
Coronary artery disease is a disease that seriously affects the heart. Since recent years, the number of coronary artery diseases in India has been increasing. The prevalence of CAD has increased sevenfold in urban areas and quadrupled in rural areas.
On a busy day, we often neglect our inner call for help. Unfortunately, coronary artery disease usually doesn't cause symptoms until the condition worsens. Therefore, recognizing the warning signs helps to obtain timely treatment.
The Various Warning Signs of Arterial Stenosis
By identifying the warning signs of arterial blockage, we can have more confidence in treatment. People can experience these symptoms in different ways. However, some of the most common warning signs of arterial stenosis are
chest pain or angina
shortness of breath
heart attack
stroke
low back pain
erectile dysfunction
How are the arteries blocked or narrowed?
The process of arterial blockage usually begins when you are young. Plaque builds up on the lining of the arteries. However, your body will try to fight the ongoing process by sending out white blood cells to attack cholesterol. But it can cause inflammation and trigger other cells in the artery.
Plaque can be in the form of cholesterol, fatty substances, and waste products. Plaque can block arteries and restrict or prevent blood flow to the heart muscle. When your heart muscle is not getting enough oxygen, you may experience chest discomfort.
Over time, these waxy substances narrow your arteries and reduce the flow of oxygen to the heart muscle. Therefore, it exacerbates the chance of angina and heart attack.
How do blocked arteries escalate Chest Pain (Angina)?
How do the blocked arteries aggravate the risk of Heart Attack[ Myocardial Infarction]?
How are blocked arteries diagnosed?
Treatment to follow:
Medication
Lifestyle changes
Procedure and surgeries
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