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Learning about coronary artery disease (CAD) can be intimidating. Let our experts walk you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you bett...
6 lut 2024 · Coronary occlusion is a partial or complete blockage of a coronary artery. This blockage can lead to a heart attack if your heart tissue can’t receive enough blood.
4 lut 2014 · If an artery is substantially blocked, development of collateral circulation (i.e., other smaller vessels) may occur. When this happens, the collateral vessels help to maintain circulation to the area served by the artery in question.
3 sie 2022 · A chronic total occlusion is a complete blockage in one of your coronary arteries that has been present for three months or longer. A CTO restricts blood flow to your heart and can cause serious complications, including a heart attack. The goal of treatment is to manage symptoms.
8 cze 2014 · Heart blockage is a term commonly used by patients referring to coronary artery disease, a build-up of plaque causing narrowing of the arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood. This heart blockage, if severe enough, can prevent the muscle from getting the blood it needs to function, especially at times when more blood flow is required ...
13 paź 2023 · Coronary artery disease (CAD) limits blood flow in your coronary arteries, which deliver blood to your heart muscle. Cholesterol and other substances make up plaque that narrows your coronary arteries. Chest pain is the most common CAD symptom. CAD can lead to a heart attack, abnormal heart rhythms or heart failure.
8 sie 2023 · shortness of breath. dizziness. syncope (sudden loss of consciousness) Symptoms of a clogged cerebral artery. Symptoms of a clog in your cerebral arteries may include: facial drooping. slurred...
