coronary artery disease
Clogged cardiac vessels
Coronary artery disease is a condition in which the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked, typically by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque.
This restricts blood flow to the heart muscle, which can cause chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, or heart attacks.
It is the most common type of heart disease and a leading cause of death worldwide.
Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes.
Implanted tube for blockages
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
- angioplastyProcedure to widen vessels
- statinsLipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- nitroglycerinExplosive compound, cardiac drug
aspirin · beta-blockers · revascularization · CABG · blood thinners · pacemaker · lifestyle modification
Arterial plaque accumulation disease
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
- occlusionComplete closure or blockage
- calcificationMineral hardening of tissue
thrombosis · ischemia · endothelium · inflammation · arteriosclerosis · embolism · lesion · narrowing
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
- obesityExcess body fat condition
sedentary lifestyle · family history · hyperlipidemia · metabolic syndrome · stress · age · inflammation · triglycerides
Ischemic chest discomfort
- chest painDiscomfort in thoracic region
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
dyspnea · radiating pain · jaw pain · sweating · nausea · dizziness
Cardiac tissue death event
- heart attackBlocked blood to muscle
- heart failureInadequate blood pumping condition
- sudden cardiac deathAbrupt heart failure causing demise
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
cardiomyopathy · mortality · survival rate · prognosis · morbidity · disability · recurrence · complications
Blood vessel X-ray
- echocardiogramUltrasound of the heart
- electrocardiogramHeart's electrical activity record
- catheterizationMedical tube insertion procedure
- stress testEvaluating performance under strain
stent
Implanted tube for blockages
- bypassRoute that skirts obstacles
- angioplastyProcedure to widen vessels
- statinsLipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
nitroglycerin · aspirin · beta-blockers · revascularization · CABG · blood thinners · pacemaker · lifestyle modification
atherosclerosis
Arterial plaque accumulation disease
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
- occlusionComplete closure or blockage
calcification · thrombosis · ischemia · endothelium · inflammation · arteriosclerosis · embolism · lesion · narrowing · blockage
hypertension
Chronic elevated arterial pressure
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
obesity · sedentary lifestyle · family history · hyperlipidemia · metabolic syndrome · stress · age · inflammation · triglycerides · LDL
angina
Ischemic chest discomfort
- chest painDiscomfort in thoracic region
- shortness of breathDifficulty inhaling enough air
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
palpitations · dyspnea · radiating pain · jaw pain · sweating · nausea · dizziness
myocardial infarction
Cardiac tissue death event
- heart attackBlocked blood to muscle
- heart failureInadequate blood pumping condition
- sudden cardiac deathAbrupt heart failure causing demise
arrhythmia · cardiomyopathy · mortality · survival rate · prognosis · morbidity · disability · recurrence · complications
angiogram
Blood vessel X-ray
- echocardiogramUltrasound of the heart
- electrocardiogramHeart's electrical activity record
- catheterizationMedical tube insertion procedure
stress test · troponin · lipid panel · biomarkers · nuclear imaging
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- heart conditionsheart failure, heart attack, arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, heart murmur
- heart diseaseheart attack, heart failure, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, angina
- Cardiometaboliccardiovascular risk, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, obesity
- vascular diseaseatherosclerosis, PAD, occlusion, thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis
coronary artery diseasecardiac arrhythmia
Disordered heart rhythm
cardiomyopathy · pericarditis · atrial fibrillation · heart block · myocarditis
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