Like all other tissues in the body, the heart muscle needs oxygenated blood to function, and oxygen-depleted blood must be carried away. The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle that run along outside of the ticker and have small branches that supply blood to the ticker muscle. Any coronary artery disorder or disease can reduce the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the ticker, which may lead to a heart attack (myocardial infraction-MI) or possible death. Inflammation and a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of the artery causes it to narrow or become blocked, this is Atherosclerosis and is the most common cause of cardiovascular disease. Our discussion today will revolve around the risk factors, symptoms, treatments for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
Cardiovascular disease is the leading reason behind the occurrence of MI or a sudden cardiac arrest. Immediate treatment is what can revive the life of such a victim. The most appropriate form of treatment is proper application of the CPR procedure. The procedure is a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths. Regardless of your professional background, make sure to train in the procedure for facing emergencies efficiently. If you belong to the Louisville region in Kentucky and looking to sign up for a CPR class Louisville, don’t look beyond the AHA certified CPR Louisville. There are courses for both healthcare and non-healthcare providers.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and its Risk Factors:
CAD is characterized by inflammation and the buildup of fatty deposits along the innermost layer of the coronary arteries that may develop in childhood and continue to thicken and enlarge throughout the life span. This thickening, called atherosclerosis, narrows the arteries thus decreasing or completely blocking the flow of blood to the ticker. According to the American Heart Association, 16 million Americans suffer from CAD--the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S.
The risk factors include smoking, high LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides levels, and low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, high-saturated fat diet, family history. Prevent illness and death from CAD by controlling these risk factors.
CAD Symptoms:
The symptoms depend on the severity of the disease, some people have no symptoms, some have episodes of mild chest pain or angina and some have more severe chest pain. An individual will experience chest pain called angina if too little oxygenated blood reaches the heart. The blood supply completely cut off results in a myocardial infarction, and the heart muscle begins to die. Symptoms include
1. Shortness of breath
2. Heaviness, tightness, pressure, or pain in the chest behind the breastbone
3. Fatigue and weakness
4. Pain spreading to the arms, shoulders, jaw, neck or back.
Diagnosis:
Tests for CAD includes Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Stress test (also called treadmill or exercise ECG), cardiac catheterization and nuclear scanning.
Treatment:
Risk Factors Modification- Smoking, high cholesterol levels, high blood glucose levels, lack of exercise, poor dietary habits, being overweight, and high blood pressure are the risk factors that you can change.
Medicines- Medicines that may be used to treat CAD includes Antiplatelets, Antihyperlipidemic and Antihypertensives.
Coronary Angioplasty and Coronary Artery Bypass (most commonly referred to as simply "bypass surgery" or CABG, this surgery is often done in people who have chest pain (angina) and coronary artery disease.)
Hope, you find this information to be useful.
At CPR Louisville, you can either register for a class online or call on 502-804-6132 for the same. 
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