Q: what are tests used to diagnose coronary artery disease?

Several: First of all the history. Usually there is chest pain as the presenting symptom and the exact description of that pain is important. Does it occur during exertion? Then an EKG is done. Also an EKG with exertion or medication to stress the heart along with pictures of the heart. The final test would be to put some dye into the arteries to directly visualize a blockage.

Q: what are the symptoms of coronary artery disease in women?

CAD in women: Often women have the same symptoms as men, however, women can more frequently than men have atypical symptoms such as nausea, shortness of breath or heart failure. This is because women develop heart disease at an older age and with other illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease.

Question 1

what is this life expectancy for someone with coronary artery disease?

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Hard to say: Many people with coronary artery disease have normal life expectancies.  This depends on risk factor modifications and continued followup with your doctor.  Risk factor modifications include stop smoking, exercise, weight control, good diet, etc.

Question 2

help please! is angina a life-threatning symptom of a coronary artery disease?

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Yes: Angina represents decreased blood flow to the heart, this can lead to heart muscle death (a heart attack) if blood flow is not promptly restored.
Someone having cardiac angina should have an evaluation of their coronary arteries as soon as possible and be placed on meds that decrease the work of the heart (often beta blockers) and prevent clotting (like aspirin). Usually a catheterization dpne.

Question 3

how difficult is it to obtain life insurance with coronary artery disease?

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It will cost more: Health insurance measures your risk of getting sick and bases your premiums on that. The sicker  you are the more your insurance will cost.

Question 4

can children have coronary artery disease?

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Yes: With explosion of obesity in children, early coronary plaque is possible by their 18th birthday.

Question 5

how do you diagnose coronary artery disease?

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Imaging: There are many imaging modalities that investigate the degree to which the coronaries are diseased.  Most adults have a degree of coronary artery disease; the question is the severity.  The best means of detection of the severity of coronary artery disease is a functional test such as stress test combined with imaging.  The imaging can be nuclear, echo, mri, and pet.

Question 6

where does coronary artery disease originate?

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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 7

what is a concept map of coronary artery disease?

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I don't know: This is a new term for me. Please elaborate.

Question 8

is there a cure available for coronary artery disease?

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Management: While there is no complete cure for CAD everyone can manage their disease.  Stop smoking, lose weight: BMI <28, very healthy low fat diet (some suggest an anti-inflammatory diet), exercise, control diabetes/check blood sugar, regular check ups to review cholesterol, bp, sugar, BMI in check and take medications as prescribed.

Question 9

what are tests used to diagnose coronary artery disease?

Accepted Answer

Several: First of all the history. Usually there is chest pain as the presenting symptom and the exact description of that pain is important. Does it occur during exertion? Then an EKG is done. Also an EKG with exertion or medication to stress the heart along with pictures of the heart. The final test would be to put some dye into the arteries to directly visualize a blockage.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of coronary artery disease in women?

Accepted Answer

CAD in women: Often  women have the same symptoms as men,  however, women can more frequently than men have atypical symptoms such as nausea, shortness of breath or heart failure.  This is because women develop heart disease at an older age and with other illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease.

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