[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ischemic heart disease<\/b>, is a pathology resulting from atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, this means that there is a narrowing or blockage in these arteries.<\/p>\n

Coronary atherosclerosis is a slow process that initially does not have symptoms, where collagen, fats (lipids), and inflammatory cells (lymphocytes) accumulate, resulting in stenosis (narrowing of the coronary arteries).<\/p>\n

Although this accumulation process, which is a heart disease, can begin at a very young age, it usually does not have symptoms until the narrowing of the coronary artery becomes severe and causes a decompensation of the oxygen supply to the heart and the amount needed.<\/p>\n

Causes of ischemic heart disease<\/h2>\n

Different causes can lead to ischemic heart disease, among which the following risk factors are included:<\/p>\n

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• Family history of ischemic heart disease, leading to congenital heart disease<\/li>\n
• Increased LDL, bad cholesterol<\/li>\n
• Diabetes<\/li>\n
• Decreased HDL, good cholesterol<\/li>\n
• Age<\/li>\n
• Smoking<\/li>\n
• Having previously had this type of disease.<\/li>\n
• High blood pressure<\/li>\n
• Obesity<\/li>\n
• Sedentary lifestyle<\/li>\n
• Being a man, although women after menopause equal the risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  If a person has multiple risk factors, their probability of suffering from this type of disease will increase.<\/p>\n

  Three cardiac pathologies can occur before ischemic heart disease:<\/p>\n

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  • Myocardial infarction. <\/b> It occurs due to the obstruction of a coronary artery by a thrombus. The main symptom is having chest pain for more than 20 minutes.<\/li>\n
  • Stable angina. <\/b>Pathology that usually occurs after making a physical effort or after having an intense emotion, although it also has chest pain, it usually lasts between one and 15 minutes.<\/li>\n
  • Unstable angina. <\/b>It usually does not present a complete occlusion in the coronary artery, but because of this, it can be a very high alert for sudden death or acute myocardial infarction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Ischemic heart disease treatment<\/h2>\n

    After the patient has symptoms and the doctor has diagnosed the presence of angina or myocardial infarction, the patient must remain at rest and in the hospital.<\/p>\n

    There are different treatments to follow depending on the type of condition.<\/p>\n

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    • Medication. <\/b>Different medications can be indicated such as aspirin, anticoagulants, beta-blockers, and antiplatelet agents, among others; each one has a particular function that the doctor will seek to cover.<\/li>\n
    • Surgical treatments. <\/b>If necessary, the doctor can recommend other more invasive treatments such as angioplasty or percutaneous revascularization, there is also the possibility of using a coronary catheterization or a bypass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      On the other hand, patients who have already suffered ischemic heart disease and were treated immediately must follow long-term treatment to prevent angina or myocardial infarction from recurring, this includes:<\/p>\n

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      • Modify your lifestyle with a healthier diet, exercise, stop smoking, and control all risk factors.<\/li>\n
      • Using the pharmacological treatment prescribed correctly.<\/li>\n
      • Follow-up tests if the doctor requests them to keep the patient under control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        It is important to emphasize that the treatment is individual, so it is vitally important to follow the doctor’s instructions and not do anything that is not in the prescribed treatment.<\/p>\n

        Learn about the AMI Code (Acute Myocardial Infarction) of the ABC Medical Center\u2019s Cardiovascular<\/a> Center, where ischemic heart disease and other heart problems can be treated, we can provide you with specialized care. Contact us!<\/p>\n

        Fuentes:<\/strong>
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        [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ischemic heart disease, is a pathology resulting from atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, this means that there is a narrowing or blockage in these arteries. Coronary atherosclerosis is a slow process that initially does not have symptoms, where collagen, fats (lipids), and inflammatory cells (lymphocytes) accumulate, resulting in stenosis (narrowing of the coronary arteries). Although […]<\/p>\n

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