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Coronary Artery Disease (cad) – Symptoms And Solutions
Angina could be described as chest pain that tends to come and go with variances in activity levels. It may feel like pressure or squeezing pain in the chest. The pain is often diffuse, and can be broad ranging including pain in the shoulders, back, jaw (often seen in women), and neck. Anxiety or emotional stress also can trigger an angina attack. Perhaps the second most common of the coronary artery symptoms is shortness of breath. This symptom most often occurs when coronary artery disease has caused heart failure. Heart failure is not actually total failure of the heart, rather the heart muscles inability to supply the body with enough blood and oxygen to maintain optimal body function. When heart failure is involved edema is almost sure to follow. Edema is a buildup of fluid around the ankles and in the lungs due to lack of oxygen and blood flow to the major filtering organs (kidneys, liver). Lastly, some people have no symptoms at all, with is referred to as silent CAD. This can be quite serious with symptoms only appearing after a heart attack or a heart arrhythmia has occurred. Much of how coronary artery disease symptoms are treated has to do with the severity and extent of the coronary blockage. If severe, surgery may be required to widen or bypass the clogged arteries. A stent may also be implanted to keep the artery open and the blood and oxygen flowing freely. In less severe cases lifestyle changes often times are enough to reverse the condition. These would include: *Following a heart healthy eating plan low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol. This would include lots of fruits and vegetables, along with soluble fiber foods (oat meal, oat bran, whole grains), two servings of cold water fatty fish weekly, and keeping meat portions both lean and under four ounces per meal. *A doctor approved exercise plan to keep the heart strong, reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol, and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. *Quitting smoking if you smoke, and avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke. *Implementing a weight management program. This is especially important if body fat is concentrated around the waistline. *Implementing self help methods to reduce stress such as yoga, aromatherapy, music therapy, and diaphragm breathing. *Implementing a natural cholesterol reduction supplement or prescription cholesterol medication if needed. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com R.D. Hawkins is an enthusiastic advocate for the use of natural health products and natural living with over 10 years experience in the field. Learn more about natural remedies and natural health at Purchase Remedies.com |
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