A prevalent heart issue is coronary artery disease (narrowing of the arteries). The primary blood vessels feeding the heart, the coronary arteries, have trouble getting adequate oxygen, nutrients, and blood flow to the heart cells. Coronary artery disease is typically brought on by inflammation and the accumulation of cholesterol (plaques) in the circulatory system’s arteries. Restricted blood circulation to the heart from coronary artery disease can result in angina (chest pain) and difficulty breathing.
Introduction:
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the medical term for a narrowing or obstruction of your coronary arteries, which can frequently be brought on by plaque buildup. The amount of blood that can reach the cardiovascular system is constrained by plaque accumulation in these arteries. Even so, it moves more slowly now. You could fail to recognize anything is wrong with coronary artery disease until the plaque causes a blood clot.
A concrete wall in the center of the road would be an analogy for the blood clot. Traffic is halted. Before having a heart attack, you may have had coronary artery disease for many years without showing any symptoms. Because of this, coronary artery disease is known as a “silent killer.” Coronary heart disease (CHD) or ischemic heart disease are other names for coronary artery disease. The majority of people also refer to it when they use the general term “heart disease.” Coronary artery disease primarily comes in two different forms:
- The persistent variety is called stable ischemic heart disease. Your coronary arteries progressively tighten over a long period of time. Over time, the cardiovascular system absorbs a lesser amount of blood that is oxygen-rich. Even if you do have some symptoms, you can still deal with the condition on an ongoing basis.
- Acute coronary syndrome of the sudden variety is a medical emergency. When the stiffened plaque in the heart’s coronary suddenly ruptures, preventing the circulation to your heart, a clot of blood is produced. A heart attack occurs as an outcome of this unanticipated restriction.
Causes of Coronary Artery Disease:
Coronary artery disease is brought on by atherosclerosis. The steady accumulation of plaque in the arteries all over your body is known as atherosclerosis. You have coronary artery disease if the plaque restricts blood flow in your coronary arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, waste materials, calcium, and fibrin (a protein that aids in blood clotting). Your arteries shrink and stiffen when plaque builds up along their walls. Blood flow to a particular area of your body might be restricted or stopped by plaque, which can clog or harm your arteries.
Your coronary arteries become clogged with plaque, which prevents the heart muscle from getting adequate blood. As a result, your heart is deprived of the nutrition and oxygen it needs to function correctly. It increases your risk of having a heart attack and causes angina. People who have plaque accumulation in their coronary arteries frequently have accumulation in other parts of their bodies as well. This may result in diseases like peripheral artery disease and carotid artery disease.
Signs and Symptoms:
Coronary artery disease manifestations and indications may involve the following:
- Angina, or chest pain. Exertion or strong emotions might trigger angina.
- Respiration difficulty. You can experience difficulty breathing.
- You may experience unusual fatigue if your heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet your body’s requirements.
- A completely blocked coronary artery is what causes a heart attack. The classic symptoms that are indicative of a heart attack include dyspnea, sweating, shoulders or pain in the arms, and discomfort or pressure in the chest.
Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease:
A thorough examination of your health information, an examination of the body, and other tests are needed to diagnose coronary artery disease. These tests consist of:
Homeopathic Treatment:
- ARNICA: Effective homeopathic medicine when the cardiac muscle is under stress, resulting in simple hypertrophy. Any exertion causes the hands to expand, and when they are hanging down, they get red. It is a sign when the chest feels as though it is being tightly squeezed by a hand, and the heart feels as though it is being squeezed as well.
- CACTUS: Helpful when there is a feeling that the heart is being squeezed or compressed by an iron hand. Heartaches that start off slowly, rise gradually, then eventually lessen are typically indicative. There is a weak, erratic, and rapid pulse that lacks strength. Useful for patients who are melancholic, reserved, depressed, or ill-tempered.
- KALMIA: With a slow pulse and numbness in the left arm, there are severe, acute pains in the area of the heart that are stealing breath and shooting down into the stomach and belly. Helpful for pain that frequently descends during heart attacks.
- LACHESIS: There are many abrupt transitions between topics. Fits of fainting and suffocation are common, especially when moving. The left side of the chest has a weak, irregular pulse. The patient is unable to wear anything restrictive around the waist or neck.
- NAJA: Chest feels as if a hot iron has been run over it and a heavy weight has been placed there. Angina, possible cardiac paralysis, body cold, weak, erratic, and trembling pulse. Anxiety and a sense of impending death accompany angina sensations that reach the left shoulder, arm, and nape of the neck. Cannot rest on the left side, but lying on the right side provides excellent pain and dyspnea relief.