Q: can coronary artery disease be reversed?

Yes: Yes if on high dose statins for years it is possible to stabilize and slightly improve.

Q: how can coronary artery disease be cured?

Not Really: Coronary artery disease, also referred to as CAD or cvd, can be controlled or ameliorated with diet, exercise, cessation of smoking, moderation of alcohol intake, diabetes control and medications.

Q: what happens during coronary artery disease?

Blockage: Plaque builds up in the wall of the artery and can cause the artery to get gradually more narrow. If the plaque ruptures the artery can suddenly get completely blocked. The artery blockage can cause chest pain on exertion or even a heart attack resulting in permanent damage to the heart muscle.

Question 1

how does coronary artery disease disrupt homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Can weaken the heart: If the blockage results in a heart attack, the heart muscle can get damaged and not contract as hard. That would definitely disrupt homeostasis.

Question 2

where does coronary artery disease originate?

Accepted Answer

CAD: Coronary artery disease, just as disease in other arteries, is the result of a long time process initiated by:
1. Genetic pre-disposition
2. Uncontrolled/untreated high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol/triglycerides
3. Smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, stress.

Question 3

how does coronary artery disease develop in the body?

Accepted Answer

Slowly: Low density lipoprotein (ldl) is taken up by endothelial cells in blood vessels. The LDL is broken down (oxidized) and absorbed by macrophages within the wall of the blood vessel. Ultimately, the macrophage which is full of oxidized LDL will die.  The dead cells and cholesterol accumulate in the wall of the artery interfering with the flow of blood.

Question 4

how does coronary artery disease affect someone's body?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms/lifespan: Coronary artery disease affects the quality of life and the length of life.  Quality of life is affected by reduced functional capacity (ability to do things), chest pain, shortness of breath, loss of employment, and hospitalization.  Length of life is reduced as a result of sudden death and myocardial infarction.

Question 5

does coronary artery disease cause shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

CAD: When the heart doesn't get enough blood flow it malfunctions raising the pressure in the lungs which causes increased work of breathing which produces the sensation of shortness of breath.

Question 6

does coronary artery disease directly cause ventricular tachycardia or is it after heart attacks and damage etc?

Accepted Answer

Both: Myocardial infarction (heart attack) and scarring of the heart can lead to arrhythmias.  Also, if coronary artery disease (CAD) causes impairment in flow of blood, ischemia may lead to arrhythmias. However, not all arrhythmias are due to CAD or mi.

Question 7

can coronary artery disease be treated?

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Evaluation by a primary care & cardiologist, reduce weight - BMI < 28, eat right: low fat, low (bad) cholesterol, consider high quality fish oil, cessation of smoking, exercise (if you are healthy enough per your physician), reduce alcohol consumption, take prescribed medications as directed. Know your numbers: cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and work with your physician to optimize them.

Question 8

can coronary artery disease be reversed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes if on high dose statins for years it is possible to stabilize and slightly improve.

Question 9

how can coronary artery disease be cured?

Accepted Answer

Not Really: Coronary artery disease, also referred to as CAD or cvd, can be controlled or ameliorated with diet, exercise, cessation of smoking,  moderation of alcohol intake, diabetes control and medications.

Question 10

what happens during coronary artery disease?

Accepted Answer

Blockage: Plaque builds up in the wall of the artery and can cause the artery to get gradually more narrow. If the plaque ruptures the artery can suddenly get completely blocked. The artery blockage can cause chest pain on exertion or even a heart attack resulting in permanent damage to the heart muscle.

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