how effective is lovastatin (mevacor) for treating coronary artery disease (cad)?

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How effective is a coronary stent for treating coronary artery disease (CAD)?

Answer 1

Very important: This group of drugs (statins) works in two ways, lowering cholesterol and decreasing arterial inflammation There are many studies that statins reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death in patients with vascular disease. IT is less clear how effective , or necessary, they are in patients who have no signs of vascular disease and normal lipid profile

Answer 2

Herbs and CM: There are no clinical studies in reputable journals that support the use of herbal supplements to treat coronary artery disease.

Answer 3

Questionable : There are claims but few validated. So buyer beware as these are not regulated by the fda. Fish oil and resveritrol may be the best "natural" options. These are not substitutes for "traditional" medications.

Answer 4

Not Directly: While several supplements are marketed to affect risk factors related to coronary artery disese (e.g., weight loss, cholesterol reduction), none of these has been studied in clinical trials. Therefore, the impact of supplements on coronary artery disease is largely unknown. 1 gram of dha+epa daily has been shown to decrease sudden death due to arrhythmia, an effect not related to developing cad.

Answer 5

Yes!: Eat more fruits, vegetables, and reduce your intake meals high in fat and cholesterol. Exercise, keep lean.

Answer 6

Yes: Moreover, there are some indications that CAD can be mitigated or reversible.

Answer 7

Depends: Coronary artery bypass can be done with either the internal mammary arteries under ther sternum (there is one on each side), the radial arteries in the forearms or the great saphenous veins in the legs. If the veins in the legs are varicose, they are not used. If used they may become aneurysmal.

Answer 8

Usually, yes: Although a varicose vein can't be used for a bypass graft, the internal mammary and/or radial arteries can be (and often times are) used. Most prefer arterial bypasses rather than venous anyway.

Answer 9

Yes and No: Coronary artery bypass requires some form of conduit for bypass. Superficial veins from the lower limbs have been used for bypass. Smaller arteries from the underside of the chest wall have been used in favor of veins for the left side of the heart. Early enlarged varicose veins can still be used for bypass; however more advanced wall bulges and wall aneurysms Prohibit use of the varicosed veins.

Answer 10

V V and bypass: It is true that the saphenous vein is commonly used for coronary bypass but a varicose vein cannot be used since its wall is weakend by the varicosity and when the vein is used in the coronary bypass, it will now carry high pressure arterial blood.The weakened varicose vein wall will not be able to handle this arerial pressure and will most likely rupture. Therefore, varicose veins annot be used.

Answer 11

HDL good, LDL bad: Hdl and LDL refer to high (or low) density lipoproteins. These are part of how the body transports fats and cholesterol in our blood. Hdl carries cholesterol to the liver to be broken down while LDL deposits cholesterol in the walls of your blood vessels, causing coronary artery disease and a host of other problems. The goal is to raise HDL and lower LDL for optimal heart health.

Answer 12

Atherogenic: High LDL and low HDL both promote the development and progression of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) which is the cause of blocked arteries in chd.

Answer 13

Probably not: I presume you we're seen in er. Increased lung markings at the base of lung is probably nothing. I think you should be worried. Anyway you will be going to your doctor, he will be in a better position to help you.

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