How long can coronary heart disease last?

Written by Chen Ya
Geriatrics
Updated on September 27, 2024
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Coronary heart disease, although having an annual sudden death rate of about 1%-5%, can significantly reduce the mortality rate with standardized treatment. There is currently no medical prediction on how long someone with coronary heart disease can live, as advances in medicine mean that as long as one undergoes standardized treatment using the most scientific, advanced, and regulated methods, and also pays attention to their lifestyle and conditioning, their lifespan should not be affected.

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Coronary heart disease is what?

Coronary heart disease is the most common type of vascular disease caused by atherosclerosis and is a common disease that harms human health, often occurring in men over the age of forty. Men tend to develop the disease earlier than women. It is defined as atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, causing narrowing or occlusion of the lumen, leading to myocardial ischemia, hypoxia, or necrosis, and resulting in heart disease. Currently, the diagnostic gold standard for coronary heart disease is coronary angiography. During coronary angiography, the presence of significant stenosis in the coronary artery lumen of more than fifty percent can diagnose coronary artery atherosclerotic heart disease, or coronary heart disease. The pathological anatomy and pathophysiology of coronary heart disease vary, leading to different clinical manifestations. In 1979, the World Health Organization classified it into five types: 1. Asymptomatic myocardial ischemia. 2. Angina pectoris. 3. Myocardial infarction. 4. Ischemic cardiomyopathy. 5. Sudden death. Currently, based on different characteristics of onset and principles of treatment, it is divided into two main categories: First category: Chronic coronary artery disease. Second category: Acute coronary syndrome. Acute coronary syndrome includes unstable angina, non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, and sudden death is also included as a manifestation of acute coronary heart disease.

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Can the symptoms of coronary heart disease be cured?

Firstly, coronary heart disease is caused by coronary artery and arteriosclerotic narrowing of the coronary artery lumen, leading to insufficient myocardial blood supply. From this perspective, coronary heart disease cannot be completely cured, but the symptoms can be alleviated. If the symptoms are alleviated, then the disease can still be fully controlled effectively. Therefore, coronary heart disease is preventable and treatable, but to completely eradicate it, it is necessary to improve the lifestyle, adhere to medication, have regular check-ups, and maintain good follow-up. These aspects can improve the prognosis of the patient to achieve the purpose of no recurrence.

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How to treat coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease is currently a common and frequently occurring disease in clinical settings, especially due to the unreasonable dietary structure in daily life, resulting in increased blood lipids and arteriosclerosis, which can lead to coronary heart disease. In treating coronary heart disease, the first step should be to control the dietary structure, adopting a low-fat, low-salt, and low-oil diet. At the same time, drugs that regulate and lower blood lipids should be used to reduce arteriosclerosis. Additionally, methods that invigorate the blood, prevent blood viscosity, dilate the coronary arteries, improve myocardial blood supply, and nourish the myocardium are effective treatments that can delay and alleviate the symptoms of coronary heart disease patients. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor based on specific circumstances.)

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How is coronary heart disease treated?

Coronary heart disease generally refers to a condition caused by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, leading to severe narrowing or complete blockage of the coronary arteries. The treatment of coronary heart disease mainly includes the following aspects: First, non-pharmacological treatment. For example, maintaining good lifestyle habits, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, controlling weight, and continuing exercise when the condition is stable. Second, pharmacological treatment. For instance, under the guidance of a doctor, standardized use of aspirin, statins, clopidogrel, and nitrate vasodilators. Third, surgical treatment. Treatment options for coronary heart disease include interventional cardiology as well as surgical coronary artery bypass grafting. (Note: The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Can people with coronary heart disease eat lamb?

People with coronary heart disease can eat a small amount of lean mutton, as mutton contains not only high-quality protein, vitamins, and trace elements needed by the human body, but also abundant minerals. Regular consumption of mutton can enhance immunity and disease resistance. Although individuals with coronary heart disease need to make reasonable adjustments to their diet structure in daily life, under the guidance of a doctor, effective medications should be used to treat high blood pressure, regulate blood lipids, and lower blood sugar. A low-fat, low-salt diet is recommended, and it is important to avoid eating animal offal, fatty meats, fried foods, and sweets, which are beneficial for improving coronary heart disease. Lean mutton can be eaten but avoid fatty mutton, and consume it in small amounts without overeating.