Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease
What is coronary artery disease with Dr. John-Paul Pham?
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4.044 -> (upbeat music)
10.2 -> - Coronary artery disease is a narrowing
12.16 -> or blockage buildup in
the coronary arteries
14.68 -> which supply blood and
oxygen to the heart.
16.82 -> It is the most common
type of heart disease.
19.44 -> It is responsible for over 400,000 deaths
22.06 -> in the United States, annually.
28.18 -> They may experience chest
pain, shortness of breath,
31.33 -> fatigue, nausea, or vomiting.
33.78 -> If they have any of
these signs or symptoms
35.6 -> they should talk to their
doctor about screening.
37.89 -> Screening usually starts
with a stress test,
40.09 -> but in patients whom
there's a strong suspicion
42.51 -> for a coronary artery disease
44.18 -> then a cardiac catheterization
may be recommended.
46.64 -> A cardiac catheterization is a procedure
48.78 -> in which a catheter is inserted
50.8 -> either in an artery in the leg or wrist
53.57 -> and it is advanced to the heart,
55.32 -> or a contrast injected to
visualize the coronary arteries
58.64 -> and identify blockages.
60.03 -> If coronary artery
disease is left untreated
62.16 -> it can lead to heart
attacks, heart failure,
65.15 -> abnormal heart rhythms, as
well as chronic chest pain.
72.04 -> Treatment starts with medications.
73.48 -> And these medications are to stabilize
75.78 -> or slow down the progression of blockages.
78.76 -> In cases where medications are not enough
81.57 -> and patients remain symptomatic a stent,
84.03 -> which is a stainless steel tube
85.62 -> which is placed during a
cardiac catheterization,
87.97 -> can be placed across these blockages
89.64 -> to allow more blood flow.
90.97 -> In extreme cases where the amount
92.71 -> of plaque buildup is too much,
94.27 -> open heart surgery or coronary
artery bypass grafting
97.06 -> is usually recommended.
102.67 -> Prevention usually starts
with lifestyle modifications
105.34 -> which include eating healthier, exercise,
108 -> not smoking, and stress management.
110.19 -> What's also important is
blood pressure control
112.17 -> and monitoring your cholesterol.
113.67 -> There's a risk factor
114.503 -> which cannot be controlled, unfortunately,
116.23 -> is your family history.
117.61 -> So if you have a strong family history,
119.25 -> you should talk to your doctor
about earlier screening.
121.895 -> (upbeat music)
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