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Medical Conditions - Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) or Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) is a form of cardiovascular disease that causes reduced blood flow to the heart due to constricted blood vessels. It is the most common type of heart disease. The kinds of CAD are stable angina, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and cardiac death.

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What is the relation between thrombosis and coronary artery disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concerns. Thrombosis means clot formation inside blood vessels or the heart.

What to do for severe LCX stenosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your coronary angiography report with me (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity).

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How to manage heartburn or burning sensation in the chest?

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Is my headache a side effect of any cardiac medicine?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your query in detail.There are certain things that would need more clarity for a complete diagnosis.

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What causes a trigeminal pulse after a Valsalva maneuver?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have carefully reviewed your case and understand that you are worried about your heartbeats and pulse after doing the Valsalva maneuver.

Is it true that a CT scan would not be able to detect clots?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to understand that the emergency need of modality is angiography followed by angioplasty if required.

Is it safe to travel with blocked heart vessels?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and the need for guidance regarding your father's travel and treatment plan.

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What could be done to manage a block in the heart?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all the reports of your father (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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Can medical treatment cure blocked blood vessel?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unfortunately, no medical treatment can restore the blood flow in the blocked vessels. Your mother's condition requires a percutaneous coronary stent.

What heart monitoring is needed for a stage 2B BC with CAD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Continuing Herceptin (Trastuzumab) with a low ejection fraction can be possible, but close cardiac monitoring is crucial.

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