Question 1

what does coronary occlusion acute, arterio-sclerotic cardio vascular disease and acute myocardial infarction mean?

Accepted Answer

the same thing: Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease means blockages in the coronary arteries. The manifestation of coronary artery blockage is a heart attack.  When this happen suddenly, we say it is acute.

Question 2

is there a link to coronary artery atheroma and coughing up blood?

Accepted Answer

Chf: Coronary artery disease can weaken heart and predispose to congestive heart failure. Shortness of breath edema and blood tinged frothy sputum.

Question 3

ct scan showed a generalized ectasia of the aortic root and moderate coronary atheroma. what is my best treatment option?

Accepted Answer

See a cardiologist: for evaluation, or the doctor who ordered the study may help you better , good luck

Question 4

i have coronary ramus artery occlusion. the md wants tomanage it medically rather than putting a stent. your opinion?

Accepted Answer

Stent: You should ask your doctor to explain the therapy of CAD and when procedures like stenting are indicated and not indicated. The presence of the occluded ramus does not necessarily imply stenting is indicated.

Question 5

can a 450 lb man with sob after walking 20 ft be having symptoms of coronary artery occlusion?  he becomes sweating profusely and very short of breath

Accepted Answer

Definitely : Symptoms of coronary ischemia (poor blood flow to heart) can be quite variable. Many people do not have the classic symptoms of squeezing chest pressure shortness of breath etc. Some people have just shortness of breath or belly pain or no symptoms at all. A 450 pound man is certainly at risk. Get to a doctor asap.

Question 6

what will a partial obstruction in a coronary artery likely mean?

Accepted Answer

A warning: A partial obstruction likely will not cause symptoms of chest pain. However, it certainly may progress and cause problems later on. This means that you have coronary artery disesae albeit mild. Aggressive risk factor modification is critical. Treat blood pressure, diabetes, stop smoking, exercise and lower cholesterol as low as possible.

Question 7

will cardiac mri show if there is a total occlusion of mid lad artery? had that in past and think its possible again but don't want cath to find out.

Accepted Answer

Cardiac CT: Angiography would be the best noninvasive way to assess.

Question 8

old man with sudden left side chest pain for 30 min, died after minutes.investigations show narrowing and obstruction of ca,is it cardiac arrythmia ?

Accepted Answer

MI: Assuming the patient had a myocardial infarction, the timing suggests the actual death event was an arrhythmia. Massive infarction can have a hemodynamic death but usually this takes a bit longer. Another rapid cause of death with MI is cardiac rupture. All these are possibilities with what is presented.

Question 9

how does an atheroma lead to thrombus?

Accepted Answer

Atheroma: May rupture and result in thrombus formation.

Question 10

how can diabetes mellitus be a risk factor for developing atheroma?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: Particularly if your sugar is not well controlled, diabetes can increase cv risk by a factor of 4-7x normal. Another reason to keep your glucose (and BP and lipids) normal.

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Ct scan showed a generalized ectasia of the aortic root and moderate coronary atheroma. what is my best treatment option?

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I have coronary ramus artery occlusion. the md wants tomanage it medically rather than putting a stent. your opinion?

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Can a 450 lb man with sob after walking 20 ft be having symptoms of coronary artery occlusion? he becomes sweating profusely and very short of breath

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What will a partial obstruction in a coronary artery likely mean?

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Will cardiac mri show if there is a total occlusion of mid lad artery? had that in past and think its possible again but don't want cath to find out.

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Old man with sudden left side chest pain for 30 min, died after minutes.investigations show narrowing and obstruction of ca,is it cardiac arrythmia ?

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How does an atheroma lead to thrombus?

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How can diabetes mellitus be a risk factor for developing atheroma?

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