The left anterior descending artery or anterior interventricular artery emerges from the left coronary artery and runs along the front of the heart between the left and right ventricles. It supplies blood to the front and left ventricular walls, the interventricular septum (the wall separating the two ventricles), and the apex of the heart. A block in the artery can decrease blood flow to the heart and lead to cardiovascular problems.
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Query: Hi doctor, A person having moderate disease in LAD and critical disease in LCx with normal cholesterol levels and EF 60. Can medicines cure this disease? Is it a dangerous disease? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The severity and treatment options for coronary artery disease (CAD) depend on various factors, including the extent of blockages, symptoms, overall health, and individual risk factors. Moderate disease in the ... Read Full »
My father-in-law's LAD is 100 percent occluded. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My father-in-law is 52 years old, and he is not feeling well for the last few months. The doctor recommended an angiogram. We just did an angiogram and got the results. Now we want to know if we should insert a stent or bypass it, or if it is curable with medicine. If surgery is needed, c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I wish your father a speedy recovery. I examined your patient's history and all tests in detail. Since I could not watch your father's moving coronary angiography images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I cannot say whether coronary ve... Read Full »
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