Is stable coronary artery disease cured?

Coronary artery disease - or more precisely, coronary artery disease - is caused by the formation and growth of atherosclerotic plaques in the walls of blood vessels that cause significant narrowing of the coronary artery lumen, resulting in corresponding ischemia of the myocardium. , causing angina attacks.

Video content is consulted by Master, Doctor Do Xuan Chien - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital

In some cases, atherosclerotic plaque rupture leads to acute thrombus formation, which is the cause of acute coronary syndromes, including myocardial infarction, unstable angina.
When you have coronary artery disease, you need preventive treatment including:
Treatment to prevent angina, improve symptoms, can use vasodilators to widen blood vessels, increase blood flow to the myocardium, and reduce Pain symptoms, drugs that reduce heart rate: Reduce myocardial energy and oxygen demand per unit time, helping to improve symptoms of coronary artery disease. A group of drugs that improve prognosis in coronary artery disease and help prevent dangerous events leading to angina or myocardial infarction: Antiplatelet drugs, drugs to treat dyslipidemia, drug groups ACE inhibitors or receptor blockers. The third method of coronary artery disease treatment is percutaneous coronary intervention, used in patients with coronary artery disease who have failed medical therapy, this is the optimal treatment in patients with coronary artery disease. coronary artery. The causes that cannot be changed leading to coronary heart disease must be mentioned such as: Genetic factors, age, race ... the causes can be changed such as: High blood pressure, Diabetes, Lipid disorders Blood, Smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, stress, stress, sleep apnea...
Patients with the above risk factors should periodically see a Cardiologist every 6 months times for consultation and screening for coronary artery disease. Especially those who have chest pain should also see a cardiologist. In addition, there should be healthy lifestyle changes, regular exercise and effective weight loss. Anyone is at risk of cardiovascular disease, so it is important to actively learn knowledge and effective prevention.