Question 1

is coronary heart disease inherited?

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Sometimes: Some people inherit what are called 'dyslipidemias'-  which is a fancy way of saying messed up lipids - that cause coronary disease - but what most people actually inherit are bad habits - bad eating habits, smoking, obesity, lifestyle etc.

Question 2

what is coronary heart disease

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Coronary disease: Overwhelmingly refers to the process whereby there is progressive deposition of inflammatory atherosclerotic plaque within the vessel wall often leading to a blood flow restriction risking occlusion with dire consequence;one does not desire this.

Question 3

how is coronary heart disease treated?

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Medically: Medical treatment is the most important. Drugs to lower cholesterol and treat elevated blood pressure are essential. Aspirin and other anti-clotting drugs are key. Beta blocking drugs and angiotensin inhibiting drugs are also important. Invasive procedures such as angioplasty, stents and  bypass surgery are best reserved for patiens with unstable disease. All patients need complete medical  rx.

Question 4

what is meant by coronary heart disease?

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CAD:CHD: Coronaries are the arteries that irrigate the muscle of the heart. An obstruction by a clot or plaque of cholesterol in them will lead to a hear attack. The hear may have other diseases like "valvular disease" ( diseases of the valves), "cardiomyopathy"( disease of the heart muscle). So coronary disease is not the only thing that can affect the heart.

Question 5

what are the causes of coronary heart disease?

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Several: Many things contribute; some modifiable, others not. Things you can't change include family history, gender, genetics (although you can test for the latter). Things you can change or at least affect: smoking (stop!), exercise, diet, cholesterol & other biomarkers, diabetes/prediabetes/insulin resistance, blood pressure. Remember that often the 1st sign of chd is sudden death-so don't wait!

Question 6

describe risk factors of coronary heart disease?

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See below: The most common riak factors are : family history . Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking ., age>45 in men, >55 in women.

Question 7

what are risk factors for coronary heart disease?

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See below: The most common riak factors are : family history . Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking ., age>45 in men, >55 in women.

Question 8

what are the consequences of coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Pain, failure, death: Blocked coronary arteries affect the blood flow to the heart.  This causes chest discomfort when inadequate circulation is present.  When blocked arteries close completely, this causes heart attack and heart damage which can lead to heart failure or death.

Question 9

what are the risk factors for coronary heart disease at 50?

Accepted Answer

See below: High blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol , family history.

Question 10

what patients get coronary heart disease?

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Many: Many different risk factors can lead to cad-some changeable, others not. Examples you can do something about include: smoking/tobacco, diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol (& related) abnormalities, lack of exercise, obesity. Risks you can't change: family history, genetics, gender. Many people can get it-even those who don't "look" like they should, so get regular, thorough, proactive evals.

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