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Describe the primary mechanism by which coronary atherosclerosis leads to myocardial ischemia.
Describe the primary mechanism by which coronary atherosclerosis leads to myocardial ischemia.
Plaque buildup narrows the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to ischemia.
What is the significance of LDL cholesterol in the pathophysiology of coronary atherosclerosis?
What is the significance of LDL cholesterol in the pathophysiology of coronary atherosclerosis?
Elevated LDL cholesterol contributes to the formation and growth of atherosclerotic plaques in coronary arteries.
Explain how endothelial dysfunction contributes to the development of coronary atherosclerosis.
Explain how endothelial dysfunction contributes to the development of coronary atherosclerosis.
Damaged endothelium allows lipids and inflammatory cells to accumulate in the arterial wall, initiating plaque formation.
List three modifiable risk factors that significantly contribute to the progression of coronary atherosclerosis.
List three modifiable risk factors that significantly contribute to the progression of coronary atherosclerosis.
How does coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) improve myocardial perfusion in patients with coronary atherosclerosis?
How does coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) improve myocardial perfusion in patients with coronary atherosclerosis?
What is the primary goal of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the management of coronary atherosclerosis?
What is the primary goal of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the management of coronary atherosclerosis?
Describe the role of antiplatelet medications in managing coronary atherosclerosis following PCI or CABG.
Describe the role of antiplatelet medications in managing coronary atherosclerosis following PCI or CABG.
Explain how beta-blockers can alleviate symptoms of angina in patients with coronary atherosclerosis.
Explain how beta-blockers can alleviate symptoms of angina in patients with coronary atherosclerosis.
What is the purpose of using statins in the medical management of coronary atherosclerosis?
What is the purpose of using statins in the medical management of coronary atherosclerosis?
Describe one important physiotherapy intervention for patients recovering from CABG, and explain why it is beneficial.
Describe one important physiotherapy intervention for patients recovering from CABG, and explain why it is beneficial.
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Coronary Atherosclerosis
Coronary Atherosclerosis
A condition where plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
Medical Management
Medical Management
Medical management aims to control risk factors, alleviate symptoms, and prevent disease progression through medications.
Surgical Management
Surgical Management
Invasive procedures such as angioplasty (with or without stenting) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to improve blood flow to the heart.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Exercise Training
Exercise Training
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Patient education and counseling
Patient education and counseling
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Study Notes
- Coronary atherosclerosis involves the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart.
- Management includes medical, surgical, and physiotherapy approaches.
Medical Management
- Focuses on medications to manage risk factors and symptoms.
- Statins lower cholesterol levels.
- Antiplatelet drugs prevent blood clot formation.
- Beta-blockers reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
- ACE inhibitors help manage blood pressure and protect the heart.
Surgical Management
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) involves inserting a catheter with a balloon to open blocked arteries, often with stent placement.
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) involves using a blood vessel from another part of the body to bypass blocked coronary arteries.
Physiotherapy Management
- Aims to improve cardiovascular fitness, reduce symptoms, and enhance quality of life through exercise and lifestyle modifications.
- Cardiac rehabilitation programs are tailored to individual patient needs and include exercise training, education, and counseling.
- Exercise training involves aerobic exercises (e.g., walking, cycling) and resistance training to improve strength and endurance.
- Education focuses on risk factor modification, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes.
- Counseling addresses psychological and emotional aspects of the condition.
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