Coronary artery disease or myocardial infarction has been frequently found in people nowadays. In fact, both of them are actually the same. However, the diseases are caused by Arteriosclerosis which is similar to the rust that is trapped inside the water pipe and when it becomes accumulated too long, then a blockage would happen.
The Arteriosclerosis is caused by the accumulation of fat and limestone including cells from the deepest inner wall of the artery. This case would gradually coagulate and become thicker, while an obstruction would affect the arteries directly, and the heart would be lack of blood causing angina pain as well as heart attack afterward, which means a chance of death would raise higher as well.
Most patients with coronary artery disease do not notice that they have been diagnosed with certain abnormalities as symptoms slowly develop and express when the heart lacks of blood or already becomes Acute myocardial infarction. Primary symptoms of both diseases are discomforted or chest pain, the violences are based on individuals. Some might suffer from uncomfortable breathing or tiredness due to the heart muscle is in need of the blood including oxygen and nutrients that are enough sufficient for the function of the heart muscle cells through the arteries that supplies the heart.
When the artery becomes narrow, the blood then cannot be delivered to the heart and later the heart will beats faster at the same time as the blood pressure will rise, especially in times of exertion, starving, being angry, frightened and while having nightmares whereas the heart will need more blood supply. Consequently, myocardial infarction will occur and be followed by the following effects:
– Heart failure; It is caused by myocardial infarction (Like a lack of food), or may be caused by acute myocardial infarction. The heart cannot squeeze itself to supply the blood, at the same time the patients may not be able to lie down as well.
– Acute myocardial infarction; Caused by sudden arterial blockages. However, this is usually caused by a thrombosis in the area of blood obstruction. The muscular that is maintained by that artery will be dead. Patients will have severe chest pain while the pain could go longer than usual.
However, the coronary heart disease has increased death records every year. We all should provide ourselves more self-care to reduce the risk of the disease by modifying improper habits, like avoid having foods with high saturated fat, being overweight, less sleeping, having stress, smoking or drinking alcohol on a regular basis, as mentioned, providing the body and heart by exercising regularly including behavioral modification can protect your health and heart from many serious diseases in the future.
Heart center Phyathai 1 Hospital Tel: +662-201-4600 ext. 2346, 2347 , 2347
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