Question 1

what are the long and short term effects of coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Varies considerably: Devil in the details.  Depends on whether the degree of obstruction is low limiting enough to cause ischemia (mismatch between oxygen demand exceeding ability of the coronary vessels to supply) and which and how many coronary vessels are affected.  Signs and symptoms range from none, to death.

Question 2

can smoking opium exacerbate the effects of coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Possible: But most of us do not know! 
we quit smoking along time ago, and can lose our licenses for trying to find out!
there may be a researcher that has studied!

Question 3

what would be the most common causes and the effects of coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: Depends on one's personal risks
smoking, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipemia, diabetes
, family history.
Simply, one blocks the feeding artery to part of the heart muscle and low flow, or no flow causes ischemia which cause death of the heart cells, which is a heart attack! 
myocardial infarction is the medical term.Ekg and lab tests show the damage.

Question 4

do many people have coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is the number one killer in the US.

Question 5

do i just live with coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Discuss your options: Coronary artery atherosclerosis is often surprisingly reversible with lifestyle changes.  21st century medicine including stents, surgery, and medications is available; you've worked hard and deserve the benefits. Don't accept disability without exploring all your options -- your having written is a sign that you're proactive; keep it up.

Question 6

what does coronary heart disease do to the body?

Accepted Answer

Causes heart attack: It blocks the coronary arteries leading to chest pain or heart attack. If you get a heart attack it can damage the muscle causing heart failure with shortness of breath and swelling of the feet.

Question 7

how does  nutrition affect coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Cholesterol/diabetes: Proper nutrition is very important in prevention of coronary artery disease bacause
obesity is number i cause of diabetese, high blood pressure and cad
coronary artery disease can be prevented to a major extent by proper nutrition which includes preventing overeating to prevent obesity, low salt intake, low carb and low cholesterol diet, foods high in fiber, whole fruits, vegeis, whole grains, nuts etc.

Question 8

what can someone do to avoid coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: The most important thing you can do is stop smoking if you currently smoke.  Other interventions include: maintain normal weight, lose weight if you are overweight, establish good nutritional practice and exercise routine.  Keep your blood pressure and cholesterol under control.  Stress avoidance or control is also very helpful for cardiovascular health.

Question 9

how can wrong nutrition leads to coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diet rich in saturated fats is one of the factors that raises cholesterol and high cholesterol is associated with increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.

Question 10

can you please tell me factors that cause coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: Depends on one's personal risks
smoking, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipemia, diabetes
, family history.
Simply, one blocks the feeding artery to part of the heart muscle and low flow, or no flow causes ischemia which cause death of the heart cells, which is a heart attack! 
myocardial infarction is the medical term.Ekg and lab tests show the damage.

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