Understanding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) occurs when plaque buildup in coronary arteries restricts blood flow to the heart. This condition manifests in two forms: Stable Ischemic Heart Disease, a chronic condition with gradual artery narrowing, and Acute Coronary Syndrome, a sudden medical emergency caused by plaque rupture leading to a blood clot.

Symptoms and Causes

CAD symptoms may not appear until arteries significantly narrow. Common symptoms include stable angina (temporary chest pain), shortness of breath, and in severe cases, a heart attack. Atherosclerosis, the gradual buildup of plaque in arteries, primarily causes CAD. Risk factors include genetic predisposition, poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, smoking, and various health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

Treatment

Treatment involves lifestyle changes, risk factor management, medications, and in severe cases, procedures or surgeries. Lifestyle changes include smoking cessation, adopting a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and limiting alcohol intake. Medications aim to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, manage stable angina, and reduce blood clot risk. Procedures like Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) or Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) may be recommended by cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons (CTVS) for severe cases.

Also read: Benefits and Risks of Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Prevention

While not all risk factors are controllable, prevention strategies include quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy diet and weight, regular exercise, managing existing health conditions, and adherence to prescribed medications.

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Understanding Causes and Solutions for Stiff Joints | Stiff Joint Treatment

Stiff joints are a common complaint among people of all ages.

Causes of stiff joints

• Sitting or standing for a long time
• Vitamin D or calcium deficiency
• Lack of exercise
• Sciatica
• Early arthritis

If you are lying down and raising your leg straight up and you experience severe pain then it is better to consult with the orthopaedic doctor.

Also Read: Methods to safeguard your joints as you ages

Treatment

To treat the stiffness, it is better to do stretching exercises and some might even need physiotherapy. If there is vitamin D or calcium deficiency then you can take supplements. Avascular necrosis of the femur can also cause stiffness of the joints in younger people.

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Treatment for gallbladder stones

Gallbladder stones are a common problem. Most people with gallbladder stones do not experience any problems but would have found out about the stones while doing routine checkups.

Only 2-4% of the people with gallbladder stones might experience pain in the abdomen area due to gallbladder stones. Hence gastroenterology doctors might suggest surgery only for young people with gallbladder stones. If older people have gallstones, surgery is not usually recommended. But if the patient has diabetes, the risk of septic is high and hence surgery might be suggested.

If the stone is of a certain type and the size of the stone is less than 5cm, medications might work. The patient should take the medication continuously for 2 years. But with medication, there is a 30-50% chance of the gallstones forming again. Hence laparoscopic surgery is the best mode of treatment for gallbladder stones.

Also Read: Removal of Gallbladder by Laparoscopy

The laparoscopic procedure for gallstones is very simple and the patient can even get discharged on the same day of the surgery. They can also resume their usual work after the surgery.

But if there is pain caused by the gallstones then surgery should be done, irrespective of the age of the patient. The pain might be caused by the moving of the gallstones. Without surgery, they might block the gallbladder causing a septic reaction or bursting of the gallbladder. It might even cause jaundice.

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How to identify a heart attack?

There are three main blood arteries supplying blood to the heart. If a block happens at any one of these arteries then a heart attack occurs. When blood supply is interrupted to a certain part of the heart, the muscles in the particular part will remain alive for only some time. After 80-90 minutes, the muscles will start to die due to the interruption of the blood flow.

The basic function of the heart involves the right part of the heart sending the bad blood to the lungs for purification after which the left side of the heart receives the purified blood. Then the purified blood is supplied throughout the body. When the blood supply to the left side of the heart gets interrupted, a heart attack occurs.

If a certain part of the heart muscle dies, the pumping capacity of the heart gets affected. If the right side of the heart functions properly but the left side of the heart is affected, blood pools in the lungs. This can cause breathlessness in the patient which after some time can lead to death.

Also Read: The Golden Hour: Why the First Hour is the Most Important after a Heart Attack

Untreated heart attacks can also cause ventricular fibrillation which can lead to abnormal heartbeats. This can cause immediate death at times.

Hence it is important that you immediately provide medical care for the patient who suffers from a heart attack. If you notice symptoms of a heart attack, consult with a cardiology specialist.

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நெஞ்செரிச்சல்: காரணங்கள், சிகிச்சை மற்றும் எச்சரிக்கை அறிகுறிகள்

நெஞ்செரிச்சல் என்பது, மேல் வயிற்றிலோ அல்லது மார்பின் எலும்புக்கூடுக்கு கீழேயோ ஏற்படும் எரிச்சல் உணர்வாகும். இது பெரும்பாலும், வயிற்று அமிலம் உணவுக் குழாய்க்குள் (எசோபேகஸ்) திரும்பப் பாய்வது  (GERD)  என்ற நிலையால் ஏற்படுகிறது. 

உணவுக் குழாயின் மேற்பகுதி இறுக்க தசை (UES) மற்றும் கீழ்ப்பகுதி இறுக்க தசை (LES) ஆகியவற்றில் உள்ள பிரச்சனைகளால்  GERD ஏற்படுகிறது. இதனால் அமிலம் திரும்பப் பாய்கிறது.  இதற்கான காரணங்களாக வயிற்று கோளாறுகள், கர்ப்பம், புகைபழக்கம் மற்றும் சில உணவுகள் ஆகியவை இருக்கலாம். 

இதற்கான சிகிச்சையில் புரோட்டான் பம்ப் தடுப்பான்கள் (proton pump inhibitors) மற்றும் உணவு முறை மாற்றங்கள், உடல் எடை குறைப்பு போன்ற வாழ்க்கை முறை மாற்றங்கள் ஆகியவை அடங்கும்.

விழுங்குதலில் சிரமம், எடை இழப்பு, ரத்த சோகை போன்ற "எச்சரிக்கை அறிகுறிகளை" கவனித்துக் கொள்ளுங்கள். இதுபோன்ற அறிகுறிகள் இருந்தால் உடனடியாக மருத்துவ கவனம் தேவை.

An understanding of human bones throughout the ages

There are two types of bones in our body – axial skeleton and limbs. Axial skeleton refers to the spine bones that are responsible for us to stand. It starts from the skull and extends to the sacrum. Limbs are of two types – upper limbs and lower limbs.

If a problem happens to these bones, it can affect our daily life. It can cause severe deformity causing the person to lose functions like standing and walking.

Age and bone health

Paediatric bones undergo growth changes until the age of 20. Between the age of 20-50, the fully grown bones mature and become strong. Paediatric bones are elastic and thus do not fracture easily. The physical activities that a person is involved in during the paediatric bones stage determine the strength of the bones in the later stages. During 20-50, the bones strengthen due to hormonal changes. After 50, the strength of the bones reduces as we age.

Also Read: How much time does a broken bone take to heal?

If you want to maintain good bone health despite your age, here are some tips from an orthopaedics doctor.

•     Intake of calcium-rich foods.
•     Eat a balanced diet.
•     Take foods rich in minerals and vitamins.
•     Regular exercise is important.
•     Maintain good muscle mass.
•     Reduce weight if you are obese.
•      Take care to prevent falls due to carelessness.

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Adult vaccination

Shingles is a skin condition that is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Often this infection is accompanied by neurological complications. This is common among people who have developed smallpox at a young age.

Symptoms of shingles

•    Burning sensation
•     Fluid-filled blisters along the nerve (dermatome)

Vaccination for shingles

Shingrix vaccine is introduced by GSK company to prevent shingles. It can be given to healthy adults over 50. If you are between 19-50 then you can get the vaccine even if you have complications like diabetes, weakened immunity and more. There is no upper age limit for this vaccination.

Also Read: Senior citizens – Medical emergencies

Side effects like fever may persist 2-3 days after vaccination. However, you can consult with your doctor and get proper medication to manage the side effects.

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