Coronary artery disease is the most common type of cardiovascular disease. According to the World Health Organization, this is the most common cause of death globally in 2014 and accounted for 16% of all deaths in Singapore that year. Coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle. When atherosclerosis occurs (thickening of the arteries), there is coronary arteriosclerosis and plaque formation is made up of calcium and fat deposits. As the size increases, plaque begins to block blood flow to the heart. When the amount of blood to the heart is limited, ischemia (lack of oxygen to the cells) will occur. The cells of the heart can begin to die from lack of oxygen, causing a heart attack (myocardial infarction), thereby leading to myocardial damage and myocardial death. Learn how to treat coronary artery disease safely and effectively. There are several factors that cause coronary artery disease. People with the following risk factors are more likely to get coronary artery disease: Smokers: About one-third of all tobacco-related cases Obesity: Obesity accounts for about 20% of cases Lack of physical activity Age: Men and women over 50 years of age are at higher risk for coronary artery disease Family history of people with coronary artery disease: Genetic characteristics can make the likelihood of atherosclerosis more likely Stress Diabetes
Smokers: About one-third of all tobacco-related cases Obesity: Obesity accounts for about 20% of cases Lack of physical activity Age: Men and women over 50 years of age are at higher risk for coronary artery disease Family history of people with coronary artery disease: Genetic characteristics can make the likelihood of atherosclerosis more likely Stress Diabetes
Cardiac arrhythmias, also known as irregular heartbeats, are a group of heart conditions in which the heartbeat is irregular, faster or slower than normal. According to an article published in the Journal of Electrocardiology, arrhythmia-related deaths account for nearly half of all cardiovascular disease deaths. Each heartbeat begins as an electrical signal from the sinus node, a tissue area on the right side of the heart. This signal travels through the heart, causing myocardial contractility to follow a pattern. When there is a heart rhythm disorder, this signal is interrupted, leading to the heart beating too fast, too slowly or beating in an abnormal way. The heart beats too quickly or too slowly, which means that it doesn't work effectively, which will result in less blood flow in the body. Some arrhythmias are asymptomatic, but many types of arrhythmias can cause coronary artery disease because weaker blood flow in the arteries can make it easier for calcium and fat to build up. easier. In an acute heart rhythm disorder, it can lead to a complete decrease in heart rate and cardiac arrest, in which the heart stops beating and can be fatal if not treated immediately. Learn how to treat heart arrhythmias safely and effectively. There are several factors that can cause arrhythmia. People with the following risk factors are more likely to have cardiac arrhythmias: Coronary artery disease, other heart problems and past heart surgery. Diseases slow blood flow in the heart, and any type of damage to the heart can disrupt the heartbeat signal and cause a heart rhythm disorder. High Blood Pressure Congenital heart disease. Born with abnormalities in the heart can affect the heart rate Thyroid problems Use caffeine, alcohol and nicotine Some medicines, prescribed or illegal, can affect heart rate Diabetes Sleep apnea
Coronary artery disease, other heart problems and past heart surgery. Diseases slow blood flow in the heart, and any type of damage to the heart can disrupt the heartbeat signal and cause a heart rhythm disorder. High Blood Pressure Congenital heart disease. Born with abnormalities in the heart can affect the heart rate Thyroid problems Use caffeine, alcohol and nicotine Some medicines, prescribed or illegal, can affect heart rate Diabetes Sleep apnea
Heart failure is a condition where the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body. The most common cause is coronary heart disease or high blood pressure, but it can also be due to congenital heart disease, arrhythmia and valve failure. Heart failure is a condition where the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body. The most common cause is coronary heart disease or high blood pressure, but it can also be due to congenital heart disease, arrhythmia and valve failure. People who are at risk for coronary artery disease and arrhythmia are also at risk for heart failure, because these conditions can cause heart failure. People with heart failure due to these two conditions may not exhibit any symptoms. Learn how to treat heart failure safely and effectively. Request information or make an appointment Find a doctor
Heart failure is a condition where the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently to the rest of the body. The most common cause is coronary heart disease or high blood pressure, but it can also be due to congenital heart disease, arrhythmia and valve failure. People who are at risk for coronary artery disease and arrhythmia are also at risk for heart failure, because these conditions can cause heart failure. People with heart failure due to these two conditions may not exhibit any symptoms. Learn how to treat heart failure safely and effectively.
