Category: Coronary heart diseases

Coronary heart diseases

The Impact of a Snowstorm on the Heart

In the medical field, particularly in cardiology, an increase in emergency room visits is often observed following a snowstorm. Shoveling is frequently identified as the main trigger for these cardiac events. But is this merely a myth, or is it a well-documented medical reality?

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Coronary heart diseases

Coronary Restenosis Post-Angioplasty

A common and perfectly legitimate question after a coronary artery dilation procedure is: “How long will it last?”
In answering this question, the term “restenosis” is likely to come up, often raising additional questions.

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Coronary heart diseases

Coronary Angioplasty (PCI)

Coronary angioplasty is a procedure aimed at repairing narrowed or blocked coronary arteries caused by cholesterol plaques. This procedure is usually performed following a coronary angiography, which allows visualization of the narrowing presents in the coronary arteries.
The intervention involves inserting a small balloon into the blocked artery and then inflating it to widen the vessel. In most cases, a stent (endoprosthesis) is then placed to keep the artery open.

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Coronary heart diseases

Unstable Angina- NSTEMI

When a blood clot partially obstructs a coronary artery or one of its branches, the heart muscle supplied by this artery continues to receive oxygen, but in insufficient amounts. This precarious condition is known as unstable angina, now referred to in medical terms as Non-STEMI (Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction).

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Coronary heart diseases

Coronary heart disease (Angina)

Coronary artery disease is caused by the buildup of cholesterol plaques in one or more of the heart’s arteries. The classic symptom, known as angina, presents as chest pain at the center of the chest, often radiating to the left arm and jaw.
This pain is typically relieved quickly with rest and reoccurs with similar exertion. It is important to note that this presentation can vary in form.

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Coronary heart diseases

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)

A Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is, as the name suggests, a tear in the wall of a coronary artery that occurs suddenly, without an identified cause.

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Coronary heart diseases

About Coronary Stents

Coronary stents, also known as “coronary endoprostheses,” have been in use for about three decades.
This article aims to answer frequently asked questions from patients and their families.

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Coronary heart diseases

Atheroma (Atherosclerosis)

Dès notre naissance, le transport du cholestérol laisse des traces sur la paroi de nos artères. Au fil du temps et avec l’avancée en âge, ces traces s’épaississent et peuvent éventuellement former des plaques à l’intérieur des parois artérielles.

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