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Coronary atherosclerosis is a common disease today, this disease often has a silent progression without any obvious symptoms. Therefore, patients with coronary artery disease often find that when the disease has worsened, a branch of the artery is blocked, causing dangerous cardiovascular diseases (myocardial infarction).1. What is coronary atherosclerosis?
According to the American Heart Association, coronary atherosclerosis is formed when we are young and symptoms such as heart attack, shortness of breath, chest tightness ... will begin when we turn middle age. year.Coronary atherosclerosis, also known as coronary sclerosis, is a common disorder when cholesterol, fat and other components build up in the arteries to form structures called atherosclerotic plaques. .
These atherosclerotic plaques will grow over time, obstructing the circulation of blood, making the amount of blood and oxygen supplied to the heart's work is reduced.
Atherosclerosis will cause many dangerous complications such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia .... if not detected and treated promptly.
Patients with coronary atherosclerosis will often feel chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, this condition, if not treated early, can kill the patient at any time.
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2. Is coronary atherosclerosis dangerous?
2.1 Myocardial infarction This complication occurs when a blood clot appears in the coronary artery, causing the coronary artery to become blocked causing arrhythmia and cardiac arrest. After a heart attack, scar tissue is left behind, this is the reason why nearly 90% of patients with myocardial infarction will have tachycardia.Myocardial infarction is an extremely dangerous complication, directly threatening the life of cardiovascular patients. Studies show that about one-third of patients with a heart attack will die before receiving prompt treatment. The rate of patients with recurrent myocardial infarction after 1 year is high.
2.2 Stroke This is also a common dangerous complication in patients with coronary atherosclerosis. It is caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel leading to the brain. In mild cases, the patient can be hemiplegic, if severe, can lead to death.
2.3 Heart failure When the heart is not supplied with enough blood for a long time, the activity of the heart muscle will become weaker and tired.
2.4 Aneurysm The most dangerous coronary atherosclerotic complication is aneurysm. When an artery ruptures, this complication can cause immediate death.
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3. Where to treat coronary atherosclerosis?
Patients with coronary artery disease can choose to be examined and treated at Vinmec International General Hospital. There is a team of Cardiologists, including Professors, Doctors, Specialist 2 doctors, Masters with experience, great reputation in the field of medical treatment, surgery, interventional cardiac catheterization. . Vinmec also focuses on applying advanced techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, using a system of modern medical equipment that meets international standards.In addition, Vinmec also has professional cooperation with prestigious medical units in the world, constantly consolidating and improving its expertise in medical examination and treatment.
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