Coronaries are the blood vessels of the heart. Coronary Artery Disease is a disease where the coronary becomes narrow or is blocked. This can cause many severe health issues. But under the care of Dr. Gaurav Jain, such health conditions can be treated effectively.

What Is Coronary Artery Disease?

Sometimes, suspended particles in your blood like cholesterol, blood clots, or other debris can build up in your blood vessel and block the flow of blood through it. This health condition is called coronary artery disease. This is a very critical heart condition and requires immediate medical attention.

What Causes Coronary Artery Disease?

There are many factors which can gradually lead to Coronary Artery Disease. Some of the risk factors are:

• High BP
• High cholesterol
• Smoking and alcohol consumption
• Excessive intake of salt and fatty foods
• Diabetes, obesity
• Lack of exercise
• Blood clot arising from a previous wound or surgery

Coronary Artery Disease are more prevalent in people who are of advanced age or have a hereditary predisposition. Again, men have a higher risk of developing this condition as compared to premenopausal women.

How Can You Know If You Have Coronary Artery Disease?

The most common symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease is angina or chest pain. The other symptoms are:

• Pain, numbness, or discomfort in the left arm, left shoulder, back, neck, etc.
• Difficulty in breathing
• Sweating or ‘cold sweat’
• Indigestion or a feeling of choking
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Irregular heartbeat

If you experience any of these symptoms, especially if they last longer than 5 minutes or increase in intensity, seek medical attention immediately.