A 46-year-old member asked:
How effective is physical exercise for treating coronary artery disease (cad)?
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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
Effects: It varies person to person and degree of CAD but in general exercise is lots more effective than sitting on your butt. Discuss with your doctor what might be appropriate for you.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Are there safe exercise for me to attempt with coronary artery disease?
2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bryan Leveyanswered
Pediatrics 29 years experience
Of course!: You should exercise. But you need to speak the cardiologist who is treating your coronary artery disease to determine exactly what kind and exactly how much exercise you should be doing.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of coronary artery disease (cad) in men?
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Dr. Mary Callahananswered
Cardiology 31 years experience
CAD in men: Often there are no symptoms until patients develop chest pain or angina. The pain may be in the chest, shoulder, jaw, epigastric area or arm. Usually there are associated with other symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness and/or diaphoresis. The hallmark of cardiac chest pain is that it comes and goes with activity and resolves with rest.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What must I do if I have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease (cad)?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Brian Mottanswered
Thoracic Surgery 31 years experience
Heart healthy: Atherosclerosis is very common and requires treatment for severe asymptomatic lesions but more commonly for symptomatic obstructions. If you don't need revascularization yet via stents or surgery then lifestyle modifications and medication to prevent progression of the atherosclerosis is needed.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
How effective is eptifibatide (Integrilin) for treating coronary artery disease (CAD)?
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Dr. John Ricottaanswered
Vascular Surgery 50 years experience
Not treatment: Integrillin is something used DURING treatment of Coronary disease by angioplasty to prevent clots. IT is not usually a first line drug and is only used during the procedure or for a few days after. IT is not used to treat or prevent coronary disease outside of the angioplasty setting
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A 39-year-old member asked:
How effective is atorvastatin (Lipitor) for treating coronary artery disease (CAD)?
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Dr. Kirk Charlesanswered
Vascular Surgery 24 years experience
Cholesterol: is what the medication addresses. By changing the cholesterol profile inflammation is reduced leading to plaque stabilization. This limits the potential for heart attacks. Atorvastatin and other statins have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and complications. It should be taken by those with cardiovascular risk factors.
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Dr. Anita Prakash commented
Cardiology 31 years experience
For over 40 years now we have been using statins to ameliorate heart disease. In addition to their antilipidemic effect, statins have many pleiotropic benefits that lowers ones risk of an adverse cv outcome independent of lowering cholesterol. They are anti inflammatory, antioxidants, etc. statins have revolutionized Cardiac care
Sep 19, 2015
Last updated Jul 17, 2018
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