Coronary Artery Disease Care

ConsidraCare caregivers are experienced in providing professional care for seniors with a specialized care plan for coronary artery disease

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease, is a condition where plaque progressively builds up in arteries and restricts adequate blood flow to the heart muscles. This can lead to serious health problems, including heart attacks.

What are the early warning signs of Coronary Artery Disease?

Increased chest tightness, pressure and/or discomfort
Sudden bouts of chest pain
Numbness, pain, tingling and/or weakness in arms and legs
Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen and back
Feelings of weakness, dizziness and fatigue
Heart palpitations, irregular heartbeats

What is the impact of Coronary Heart Disease on quality of life?

CAD, like any other heart disease, can affect various aspects of one's life. An affected individual may find that they have to completely transform their lifestyle to manage their condition, such as making significant altercations to their diet. Problems such as depression and anxiety may also arise from a CAD diagnosis.

ConsidraCare can provide customized personalcare for coronary artery disease

Top caregiver do's for Coronary Heart Disease care

Encourage the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle; try to offer assistance in cooking low-fat meals or even participating in the exercise alongside affected individual
Be attentive to any worsening symptoms - do not hesitate to contact a doctor or visit the emergency room
Assist whenever necessary; this can be in the form of physical or emotional support

Top caregiver don'ts for Coronary Heart Disease care

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is coronary artery disease diagnosed?

Angiography and Cardiac CT scan are considered to be the most reliable medical tests to detect blockages in the arteries of the heart. A CT scan creates pictures of the heart and its blood arteries using a powerful X-ray machine. On the other hand, Cardiac Angiography is done by inserting a catheter through the groin or arm into the vessels of the heart. Sometimes a dye is injected into the blood first to get a clear picture of the blocked vessels in the heart.

What body systems are affected by coronary artery disease?

The heart is the primary organ that controls the body’s functioning. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) happens when plaque develops in coronary arteries that supply oxygen, blood, and nutrients to the heart and other organs of the body.

CAD directly affects the functioning of the brain, kidneys, lungs, and limbs. CAD can also damage the respiratory system. It is very important to take care of your heart health to maintain wellness across the entire body.

How to avoid coronary artery disease?

You may reduce your chance of getting coronary heart disease (CHD) in a number of ways: