Coronary Artery Disease - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Coronary artery disease (CAD) also called atherosclerotic heart disease is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the major blood vessels that supply the heart with blood, oxygen, and nutrients.

Symptoms-

Arms or shoulders pain

Burning or squeezing sensation in the chest

Chest heaviness or tightness

Chest pain (angina)

Cramping

Dizziness

Heart attack

Heartburn

Indigestion

Nausea

Shortness of breath

Sweating

Weakness

Causes-
The most common cause of Coronary artery disease (CAD) is Atherosclerosis, vascular injury with cholesterol plaque buildup in the arteries

Risk Factors

A family history of heart disease

Being a Male

Diabetes or insulin resistance

Emotional stress

Excessive alcoholism

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

History of preeclampsia during pregnancy

Obstructive sleep apnea

Older Age

Overweight or obesity

Physical inactivity

Sedentary lifestyle

Smoking

An unhealthy diet with high amounts of saturated fat, trans fat, salt, and sugar

Specialists to visit-
Cardiologist
Cardiac Surgeon
Emergency Medicine Doctor

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.heart.org