Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary Heart Disease

What Is Coronary Heart Disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) known in which a waxy substance called plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle.

When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis (ATH-er-o-skler-O-sis). The buildup of plaque occurs over many years.

Atherosclerosis

Figure A demonstrates the area of the heart in the body. Figure B demonstrates an ordinary coronary course with typical blood stream. The inset picture demonstrates a cross-area of a typical coronary supply route. Figure C demonstrates a coronary course limited by plaque. The development of plaque confines the stream of oxygen-rich blood through the vein. The inset picture demonstrates a cross-area of the plaque-contracted corridor. 

Over the long haul, plaque can solidify or crack (tear open). Solidified plaque limits the coronary veins and lessens the stream of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. 

On the off chance that the plaque breaks, a blood coagulation can structure on its surface. An extensive blood clump can for the most part or totally piece blood move through a coronary conduit. Over the long run, cracked plaque additionally solidifies and contracts the coronary courses. 

Overview

On the off chance that the stream of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle is decreased or blocked, angina (a JI-nuh or A juh-nuh) or a heart assault can happen. 

Angina is midsection torment or inconvenience. It may feel like weight or pressing in your midsection. The agony additionally can happen in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. Angina agony may even feel like heartburn. 

A heart assault happens if the stream of oxygen-rich blood to a segment of heart muscle is cut off. On the off chance that blood stream isn't restored rapidly, the segment of heart muscle starts to kick the bucket. Without fast treatment, a heart assault can prompt genuine wellbeing issues or demise. 

Over the long haul, CHD can debilitate the heart muscle and lead to heart disappointment and arrhythmias (ah-RITH-me-ahs). Heart disappointment is a condition in which your heart can't pump enough blood to address your body's issues. Arrhythmias are issues with the rate or mood of the pulse. 

Outlook

CHD is the most well-known sort of coronary illness. In the United States, CHD is the #1 reason for death for both men and ladies. Way of life changes, drugs, and therapeutic methodology can help avoid or treat CHD. These medicines may lessen the danger of related wellbeing issues.

Other Names for Coronary Heart Disease

• Atherosclerosis
• Coronary artery disease
• Hardening of the arteries
• Heart disease
• Ischemic (is-KE-mik) heart disease
• Narrowing of the arteries