Get Treated for Coronary Artery Disease 11213
Coronary artery disease 11213 is the name given to a variety of diseases and problems of the heart. It is also referred to as ischemic heart disease (IHD). CAD continues to be the leading cause of death around the world. Getting a proper diagnosis and treatment is very important.
Other Diseases Classified as CAD
Diseases that fall under the category of CAD are many, and they include such problems as angina, heart attacks, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), myocardial infarction, and possibly sudden cardiac death. Getting an early diagnosis is important and may save your life.
The Cause of Coronary Artery Disease 11213
The primary cause of CAD is hardening of the arteries, called atherosclerosis. Many factors can lead up to this problem, including high blood pressure, diabetes, a lack of exercise, high cholesterol levels, a poor diet, obesity, excessive amounts of alcohol, and smoking. Depression also tends to promote the problem.
Symptoms of CAD
As the amount of plaque builds up in your arteries, inflammation often occurs that can narrow them further. When the amount of blood decreases, symptoms will often begin to show – but not always. You may have chest pain that may travel to your shoulders, neck and back, or jaw. Symptoms may also include heartburn. Shortness of breath, or fatigue, may be felt with just a small amount of exertion. There may also be an irregular heartbeat. Stress also tends to increase your risk.
Some people may have a heart attack as the first symptom. It is also possible to develop Coronary Artery Disease 11213 and not have any of the typical risk factors. Men are more likely to get CAD, but a woman’s risk increases after she reaches menopause. Having CAD in your family history also increases the risk.
Diagnosing CAD
Several tests are available to test your arteries and heart for CAD. Among other tests, they include cardiac stress testing, angiography, an electrocardiogram, a coronary angiogram, and a coronary computed tomographic. Wearing a Holter monitor for 24 hours may also be recommended to check for heart abnormalities.
Treatment for CAD
Drugs are apt to be the first recommendation of treatment, if there is time. The medications may include some to reduce your cholesterol levels, aspirin to thin the blood, nitroglycerin, beta blockers, and more.
If surgery is recommended, there are two types commonly used. The first one is angioplasty. This involves placing a stent in your arteries to help keep it open. In some cases, the stent may also release a drug slowly into the artery to help it stay open longer. A second type of surgery is a coronary artery bypass surgery, which takes a vein from elsewhere in your body and it is used to redirect the flow of blood around the nearly closed artery. .
Dr. Abdul Malik is a coronary artery disease 11213 specialist with offices in the Kensington and Flatbush areas of Brooklyn, NY. He has been practicing for over 24 years, and has taught many young doctors in the fields of Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He enjoys being a compassionate and patient doctor. You can contact his offices today for an appointment in Kensington at (718) 972-4200, and in Flatbush at (718) 469-4006.
Coronary Artery Disease Doctor 11213
608 Schenectady Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Flatbush: 718.469-4006