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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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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Is coronary heart disease hereditary?

Coronary heart disease involves genetic factors, but it is not solely due to this factor; multiple factors are involved, including arterial wall cells, extracellular base blood components, and the local hemodynamic environment, all of which can have an impact. Therefore, there is a certain familial aggregation, meaning if there are patients with coronary heart disease in the family, the risk of developing the disease is also increased.

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What foods are suitable for coronary heart disease?

Patients with coronary heart disease should eat light, easily digestible foods, opt for low-salt and low-fat options, and consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Foods rich in dietary fiber, such as wheat, oats, and buckwheat, can also be eaten in moderation. Avoid foods high in animal fats and cholesterol, as well as salt-rich preserved items. In addition to dietary adjustments, patients with coronary heart disease should engage in reasonable exercise, effectively control their weight, maintain a good psychological state, and avoid overwork and staying up late, ensuring ample sleep at night. It is important to actively control risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol, provide long-term standardized medication treatment for coronary heart disease, and maintain stability of the condition.

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How to provide emergency aid for a heart attack

Emergency treatment for a heart attack includes promptly transporting the patient to the emergency room. During this process, sublingual administration of quick-acting heart-saving pills or compound Danshen dripping pills, as well as nitroglycerin, can be used. Additionally, if conditions allow, blood pressure should be measured. If the blood pressure is very high, antihypertensive medication should be taken to control it. This serves as an initial emergency response until the patient can be assessed in the emergency room to determine the specific cause and type of heart attack, followed by targeted emergency treatment.

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What tests are done for coronary heart disease?

The diagnostic tests for coronary heart disease include: electrocardiogram, exercise stress test, Holter monitoring, nuclear myocardial imaging, echocardiography, hematologic tests, multi-slice spiral CT, as well as coronary angiography and intravascular imaging, among others.