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AtherosclerosisPercutaneous coronary intAngiographyPatientsCardiovascular diseasesCases of coronary heart dPrevent Coronary ArteryGraftStenosisDiabetesSymptoms of coronaryMortalityLesionsAcute CoronaryBlood vesselsSecondary preventionInterventionsAnginaPeripheralCentersIncidenceBlockage of blood flowSupply of oxygen-rich bloodBypass SurgeryTreatmentCalcificationLipoproteinStrokePrevalenceWallsDilatationReductionCardiac careHypertensionClinicalOccurs when the bloodStablePrognosisRevascularizationOlder AdultsProgressionBurdenPlaquesOxygen-rich bloodPrimary
Atherosclerosis13
  • A subgroup analysis of the on-trial antioxidant vitamin intake database acquired in the Cholesterol Lowering Atherosclerosis Study, a randomized, placebo-controlled, serial angiographic clinical trial evaluating the risk and benefit of colestipol-niacin on coronary artery disease progression. (nih.gov)
  • Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a condition in which patchy deposits of fatty material (atheromas or atherosclerotic plaques) develop in the walls of medium-sized and large arteries, leading to reduced or. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Coronary artery disease is characterized by heart problems that result from atherosclerosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Atherosclerosis is considered a systemic disease, and its presence in any site of the arterial system in the body raises suspicion of its presence somewhere else. (authorea.com)
  • In this episode of Optimal Health Weekly we discuss Heart disease prevention and new treatment options for coronary artery atherosclerosis. (radiopublic.com)
  • The treatment goals for patients with coronary artery atherosclerosis are to relieve symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD) and to prevent future cardiac events, such as unstable angina, AMI, and death. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] The prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis requires control of the known modifiable risk factors for this disease. (medscape.com)
  • Nevertheless, prevention of cardiac events is likely to have the largest impact on decreasing the burden of atherosclerosis. (medscape.com)
  • These findings strongly suggest that the largest impact on decreasing the global burden of atherosclerosis will come from prevention of events. (medscape.com)
  • Large, multicenter randomized trials of various pharmacologic modalities have recently achieved great success in the treatment of patients with coronary artery atherosclerosis. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, addressing risk factors with lifestyle changes is an integral part of atherosclerosis prevention. (medscape.com)
  • For more information on heart health activities and nutrition guide, visit our ' Guide for Patients with Coronary Atherosclerosis ' here . (snec.com.sg)
  • Imaging tests can detect subclinical coronary atherosclerosis and aid initiation of targeted preventative efforts based on patient risk. (bvsalud.org)
Percutaneous coronary int5
Angiography5
  • A number of tests may help with diagnoses including: electrocardiogram, cardiac stress testing, coronary computed tomographic angiography, and coronary angiogram, among others. (wikipedia.org)
  • Results of the Clopidogrel After Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease (CASCADE) trial confirmed that this practice independently associated with improved graft patency, as demonstrated by coronary angiography and saphenous vein graft intravascular ultrasonography. (medscape.com)
  • Risk stratification and management strategy of intermediate coronary lesions, defined as 50-70% diameter stenosis (DS) at coronary angiography [ 1 , 2 ], remain a challenging issue [ 3 , 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is superior to coronary angiography in terms of accurate assessment of lumen area and plaque burden and thus is commonly applied to evaluate intermediate stenotic lesions and guide the decision about revascularization in real-world practice [ 4 , 7 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Purpose The Coronary Artery disease Risk Determination In Innsbruck by diaGnostic ANgiography (CARDIIGAN) cohort is aimed to gain a better understanding of cardiovascular risk factors and their relation to the diagnosis and severity of coronary artery disease, as well as to the long-term prognosis in consecutive (including revascularised) patients referred for elective coronary angiography. (bmj.com)
Patients25
  • A total of 132 pediatric patients who received IVIG therapy with delayed administration of ADs for Kawasaki disease between 2004 and 2014 were enrolled at the Department of Pediatrics, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital. (esmed.org)
  • 2014. "Therapeutic strategy for immunoglobulin refractory Kawasaki disease including plasma exchange therapy in 60 patients. (esmed.org)
  • In addition, it may have a role in the identification of stroke patients who may benefit from closer cardiac monitoring as it can aid traditional scores in the detection of coronary pathology in stroke survivors. (authorea.com)
  • Designed to show noninferiority for treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with diabetes, a head-to-head comparison of contemporary stents ended up showing that one was superior to the for the primary endpoint of target lesion failure (TLF). (medscape.com)
  • The patients were almost equally divided between those who had a non-ST-segment elevation MI) and those with chronic coronary artery disease, but patients with a STEMI, representing about 12% of the population, were included. (medscape.com)
  • Mount Sinai Heart is dedicated to evaluating, counseling, and treating patients and families with genetic-based cardiovascular diseases. (mountsinai.org)
  • Our structural heart disease patients are treated through a team of general cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, and cardiovascular surgeons. (mountsinai.org)
  • Uses of balloon catheters or BMS for the treatment of coronary artery lesions shows good short-term results but long-term follow up revealed restenosis in up to 20%-30% of patients. (scirp.org)
  • 2009) EUROASPIRE III: A Survey on the Lifestyle, Risk Factors and Use of Cardioprotective Drug Therapies in Coronary Patients from Twenty-Two European Countries. (scirp.org)
  • 1994) A Comparison of Balloon-Expandable-Stent Implantation with Balloon Angioplasty in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. (scirp.org)
  • Substantial evidence supports the use of statins in the secondary prevention of CAD, and the efficacy of statins has recently been extended to include primary prevention of CAD in patients with average cholesterol levels. (medscape.com)
  • Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican hospitals treats patients with coronary artery disease and many other heart and vascular conditions in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV. (dignityhealth.org)
  • National Jewish Health and Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, are working together to provide comprehensive rehabilitation programs for patients with heart disease such as intensive and traditional cardiac rehab programs. (nationaljewish.org)
  • For patients with an increased risk of heart damage from cancer treatments, it's important to have a cardio-oncologist evaluates cancer patients who are showing signs of heart disease and those at risk of developing heart conditions. (nationaljewish.org)
  • IVUS-derived negative remodeling is associated with adverse long-term clinical outcome in stable patients with intermediate coronary artery stenosis. (hindawi.com)
  • Accordingly, we sought to investigate the impact of arterial remodeling of intermediate lesions on long-term prognosis in patients with stable coronary artery disease. (hindawi.com)
  • Consecutive patients with stable coronary heart disease who received IVUS examination between January 2011 and January 2014 were retrospectively screened. (hindawi.com)
  • One of the best tools to help practitioners make the best bedside clinical decisions when managing patients with acute cardiovascular disease. (escardio.org)
  • Dr. Alkhouli's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of patients with valvular heart disease and coronary artery disease. (mayoclinic.org)
  • The role of chronic administration of antiplatelet drugs in primary prevention of arterial vascular events is known to be less clear than in secondary prevention, and, also in diabetic patients, the decision to give primary prophylaxis should be taken on an individual-patient basis, after a careful evaluation of the balance between the expected benefits and the risk of major bleedings. (hindawi.com)
  • This paper reviews the role of currently available antiplatelet drugs in primary and secondary prevention of vascular events in diabetic patients and the limitations of these drugs, and it discusses the role of novel and more potent antiplatelets and of new agents currently under clinical development. (hindawi.com)
  • Cardiovascular (CV) diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. (hindawi.com)
  • Effects of atorvastatin on fasting and postprandial lipoprotein subclasses in coronary heart disease patients versus control subjects. (koreamed.org)
  • Randomised trial of cholesterol lowering in 4444 patients with coronary heart disease: the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (4S). (koreamed.org)
  • Rapid Targeted Sequencing Using Dried Blood Spot Samples for Patients With Suspected Actionable Genetic Diseases. (cdc.gov)
Cardiovascular diseases12
Cases of coronary heart d1
  • The number of cases of coronary heart disease is increasing, though at a slower rate than in Western countries. (who.int)
Prevent Coronary Artery2
Graft4
Stenosis2
  • Gruntzig, A. (1978) Trans Luminal Dilatation of Coronary-Artery Stenosis. (scirp.org)
  • SCAD was defined as epicardial coronary artery diameter stenosis ≥90% or epicardial coronary artery diameter stenosis ≥75% accompanied by symptoms or stress-induced myocardial ischemia. (medscimonit.com)
Diabetes12
Symptoms of coronary1
Mortality9
  • Despite relatively recent declines in age-adjusted mortality, in 2013, cardiovascular disease (CVD) was the primary cause in nearly 801,000 deaths (30.8% of total deaths) in the United States. (medscape.com)
  • With its rapidly increasing disease burden and mortality rate, coronary artery disease (CAD) - the most widely seen cardiovascular disease (CVD), is the growing scourge in India. (deccanchronicle.com)
  • Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in the country (25% of all lives lost). (deccanchronicle.com)
  • Mathers, C.D. and Loncar, D. (2006) Projections of Global Mortality and Burden of Disease from 2002 to 2030. (scirp.org)
  • The data contain basic patient characteristics, cardiovascular risk factors, laboratory measurements, medications, detailed information on the extent and severity of coronary artery disease, revascularisation history, treatment strategy and mortality specifics. (bmj.com)
  • A 2018 report from the ongoing Global Burden of Disease Study revealed that, whereas mortality rates for adults ages 20-55 had been declining for decades in the US, between 1990 and 2016 mortality rates actually increased in 19 states! (athleteinme.com)
  • 2 Barengo NC, Hu G, Lakka TA, Pekkarinen H, Nissinen A, Tuomilehto J. Low physical activity as a predictor for total and cardiovascular disease mortality in middle-aged men and women in Finland. (thieme-connect.com)
  • Despite relatively recent declines in age-adjusted mortality, in 2005, cardiovascular disease (CVD) was the primary cause in 864,480 deaths (35.3% of total) and the secondary cause in another 507,520 deaths in the United States. (medscape.com)
  • Coronary atherosclerotic disease is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity due to major cardiovascular events in the United States and abroad. (bvsalud.org)
Lesions7
  • Overall, subjects with supplementary vitamin E intake of 100 IU per day or greater demonstrated less coronary artery lesion progression than did subjects with supplementary vitamin E intake less than 100 IU per day for all lesions (P = .04) and for mild/moderate lesions (P = .01). (nih.gov)
  • Appropriate therapy during the acute phase of Kawasaki disease to prevent large coronary artery lesions (CAL) has not been established. (esmed.org)
  • Long-term follow-up of acute changes in coronary artery diameter caused by Kawasaki disease: risk factors for development of stenotic lesions. (esmed.org)
  • 1994. "Report of subcommittee on standardization of diagnostic criteria and reporting of coronary artery lesions in Kawasaki disease. (esmed.org)
  • This was an all-comer design and there was no limitation in regard to clinical presentation, complexity, number of lesions, or other disease features," said Romaguera. (medscape.com)
  • Treatment of coronary intermediate lesions remains a controversy, and the role of arterial remodeling patterns determined by intravascular ultrasound in intermediate lesion is still not well known. (hindawi.com)
  • The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of arterial remodeling of intermediate coronary lesions on long-term clinical outcomes. (hindawi.com)
Acute Coronary1
Blood vessels4
Secondary prevention5
Interventions4
  • Local monitoring of the prevalence, treatment, and control of CHD risk factors is needed for planning and evaluating interventions to prevent disease. (cdc.gov)
  • The first set of risk factors for CVDs, which include family or personal history of cardiovascular disease, race ,2 gender 3 and age ,4 are not modifiable by interventions. (who.int)
  • However, these factors are either already taken care of through other initiatives or programmes (reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention and control), need more research or are not amenable to cost-effective preventive interventions. (who.int)
  • Treatment of severe CAD may include surgical interventions to open the coronary arteries or bypass them altogether. (dignityhealth.org)
Angina5
Peripheral2
  • Cytokine modulation with immune gamma-globulin in peripheral blood of normal children and its implications in Kawasaki disease treatment. (esmed.org)
  • The principal pharmacological action of isosorbide dinitrate is relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and consequent dilatation of peripheral arteries and veins, especially the latter. (nih.gov)
Centers5
  • and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tion (p = 0.06) (Table 1). (cdc.gov)
  • In fact, one happens every 40 seconds , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (healthline.com)
  • In 2005, an analysis of the management of cardiovascular disease in 661 medical centers in 15 countries revealed that the country with the worst blood pressure control, medication compliance, and follow-up rate was. (athleteinme.com)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. (cdc.gov)
  • The MMWR series of publications is published by the Epidemiology Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Service, U.S. Depart- ment of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, GA 30333. (cdc.gov)
Incidence4
  • Coronary artery disease affects people of all races, but the incidence is extremely high among people of African ancestry. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 4. The growth in the incidence of CVDs in Africa is linked to the adoption of lifestyles that, along with other factors, increase the possibility of being affected by these diseases. (who.int)
  • The preva- past 3 decades in Pakistan the incidence of lence of hypertension was 16.3% in men coronary heart disease (CHD) has in- and 20.4% in women in the rural communi- creased [ 2-15 ]. (who.int)
  • Physical activity and incidence of coronary heart disease in middle-aged women and men. (thieme-connect.com)
Blockage of blood flow1
  • literally "hardening of the arteries," which involves fatty deposits in the artery walls and may progress to narrowing and even blockage of blood flow in the artery), occurs in about 2 to 9% (depending on sex and race) of people aged 20 and older. (msdmanuals.com)
Supply of oxygen-rich blood1
  • With advanced disease, the narrowing of coronary arteries reduces the supply of oxygen-rich blood flowing to the heart, which becomes more pronounced during strenuous activities during which the heart beats faster. (wikipedia.org)
Bypass Surgery1
Treatment23
  • To establish guidelines for the screening and treatment of hyperhomocysteinemia in the investigation and management of coronary artery disease (CAD). (unboundmedicine.com)
  • If elevated tHcy levels are discovered, vitamin deficiency should be ruled out to allow specific treatment and prevention of complications, such as neurological sequelae due to vitamin B12 deficiency. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Treatment involves the same measures as prevention. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2012. "Long-term efficacy of plasma exchange treatment for refractory Kawasaki disease. (esmed.org)
  • 2004. "Early intravenous gamma-globulin treatment for Kawasaki disease: the nationwide surveys in Japan. (esmed.org)
  • We fight coronary artery disease through diagnosis and treatment for both men and women. (mountsinai.org)
  • These benefits and lower costs compared to surgical treatment make the DES an attractive alternative for the treatment of coronary artery disease. (scirp.org)
  • Shamiri, M. , Al Mobeirek, A. , Albackr, H. and Albacker, T. (2014) Percutaneous Coronary Interventional Treatment for Coronary Artery Disease and the Role of Antiplaplatelets Therapy: A Review of the Literature. (scirp.org)
  • 1994) A Randomized Comparison of Coronary-Stent Placement and Balloon Angioplasty in the Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease. (scirp.org)
  • High LDL cholesterol and coronary heart disease risk were defined using National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) guidelines. (cdc.gov)
  • Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican hospitals provides expert heart and vascular care , including coronary artery disease treatment in Las Vegas and Henderson, NV. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Treatment and prevention strategies focus on slowing the disease's progression, restoring heart function, if possible, and stopping plaque from developing. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Treatment can reduce your risk of developing coronary artery plaque. (dignityhealth.org)
  • The best treatment for coronary artery disease is prevention by living a heart-healthy lifestyle. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Our coronary artery disease program excels in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of coronary disease using the latest technologies, medications, diagnostic tools and education. (nationaljewish.org)
  • Regular physical exercise is important both for the prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD), but also for its treatment, and rehabilitation. (oulu.fi)
  • The benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in the treatment and prevention of cardiac disease are well established. (rrh.org.au)
  • Luckily, nowadays, the treatment and prevention of this disease are achievable if the patient shows commitment to recover its health. (edocr.com)
  • There are plenty of treatment modalities available for avoiding the progression of this disease. (edocr.com)
  • Available antiplatelet agents, such as cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) inhibitors (aspirin), ADP P2Y 12 receptor antagonists, and GP IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors, are effective and save in the treatment and prevention of thrombotic events, these drugs interfere with the platelet activation process, including adhesion, release, and aggregation. (hindawi.com)
  • Stephen Kopecky, M.D., discusses risk factors, symptoms and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). (rolica.pics)
  • The dental history should also include questions related to current oral conditions such as periodontal disease or oral ulceration and past dental treatment and potential complications from prior intervention including treatment failure and the delivery of anesthesia or post-treatment medication. (medscape.com)
  • In the patient with pre-existing disease, preparation for dental treatment should include determination of disease status. (medscape.com)
Calcification1
  • Since atherothrombosis represents the most common cause of stroke, it is important to investigate whether coronary artery calcification, a commonly used measure of cardiac atherosclerotic burden, can be a similarly useful measure of atherosclerotic burden in the brain. (authorea.com)
Lipoprotein1
  • Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is a major contributor to coronary heart disease and the primary target of cholesterol-lowering therapy. (cdc.gov)
Stroke8
  • and may prevent long-term health problems, such as coronary heart disease, cancer, and stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • The most important of the acquired CVDs are: hypertension,1 stroke, cardiomyopathies, and coronary artery disease. (who.int)
  • 3. Stroke and cardiac failure, usually associated with hypertension, are the most common forms of heart disease in the African Region. (who.int)
  • 6. Hypertension is closely related to the risk of stroke, coronary heart disease and cardiac and renal failure. (who.int)
  • 4The older the people, the greater the chances of their developing heart disease and stroke. (who.int)
  • His research interests include: outcomes research, novel techniques, and device innovation in the areas of valvular heart disease and stroke prevention. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Still, these trials tested combined cardiovascular endpoints and evidence regarding the utility of anti-inflammatory approaches specifically for stroke prevention is scarce. (medrxiv.org)
  • Developing effective anti-inflammatory approaches for stroke prevention would require identifying key inflammatory mediators involved in stroke pathogenesis. (medrxiv.org)
Prevalence2
Walls4
Dilatation2
  • Dilatation of the coronary arteries also occurs. (nih.gov)
  • The relative importance of preload reduction, afterload reduction, and coronary dilatation remains undefined. (nih.gov)
Reduction2
  • These results indicate an association between supplementary vitamin E intake and angiographically demonstrated reduction in coronary artery lesion progression. (nih.gov)
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease (CHD), ischemic heart disease (IHD), myocardial ischemia, or simply heart disease, involves the reduction of blood flow to the heart muscle due to build-up of atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries of the heart. (wikipedia.org)
Cardiac care1
  • The past 4 decades have witnessed tremendous progress in the areas of acute cardiac care, coronary care unit expansion, thrombolytic usage, and PCI. (medscape.com)
Hypertension2
Clinical2
  • However, data regarding the long-term clinical outcomes of IVUS-guided deferral of coronary revascularization are limited. (hindawi.com)
  • Therapeutic Options for the Management of Pompe Disease: Current Challenges and Clinical Evidence in Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management. (cdc.gov)
Occurs when the blood1
Stable1
Prognosis1
  • 1 2 Particularly for coronary artery disease (CAD), up to now research into the determinants, such as the Framingham Heart Study, has focused mainly on aetiology and prognosis, 3 and only few studies pertain to the predictors of diagnosis or severity of angiographically ascertained CAD in larger cohorts. (bmj.com)
Revascularization1
  • Primary prevention reduces MI and heart failure, decreases the need for coronary revascularization procedures, and extends and improves the quality of life. (medscape.com)
Older Adults1
  • All other resi- cal disease was 3 times greater in older adults in long-term care facilities than in older adults in community settings dents were defined as community dwelling. (cdc.gov)
Progression1
Burden2
  • Estimating influenza disease burden from population-based surveillance data in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Because dietary factors 'contribute substantially to the burden of preventable illness and premature death in the United States,' the national health promotion and disease prevention objectives encourage schools to provide nutrition education from preschool through 12th grade (1). (cdc.gov)
Plaques1
  • Plaques are waxy substances made of cholesterol, cell fragments, and other materials that cause the artery wall to become thickened and stiff, restricting blood flow. (dignityhealth.org)
Oxygen-rich blood2
  • The right coronary artery and the left coronary artery, which branch off the aorta just after it leaves the heart, deliver oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. (msdmanuals.com)
  • When the coronary arteries narrow, the heart doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. (rolica.pics)
Primary8