DISEASE SCANNER

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Cardiac Disease

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

HIGH SEVERITY

Atherosclerotic narrowing of coronary arteries reducing blood flow to heart muscle. Leading cause of death globally.

Global Affected

200.0M

Countries

39

Symptoms

Chest pain (angina)
Shortness of breath
Heart palpitations
Fatigue
Nausea
Sweating
Pain in arm, neck, jaw
Dizziness

Treatment Options

Lifestyle modification
Statins
Antiplatelet agents
Beta-blockers
ACE inhibitors
Angioplasty
Stenting
CABG surgery

Risk Factors

1High cholesterol
2Hypertension
3Smoking
4Diabetes
5Obesity
6Sedentary lifestyle
7Family history
8Age
9Male gender
10Stress

Diagnostic Methods

  • 1ECG
  • 2Echocardiogram
  • 3Stress test
  • 4Cardiac catheterization
  • 5Coronary CT angiography
  • 6Blood lipid panel

Prognosis

Variable; with treatment 10-year survival 70-85%. Without treatment high mortality from MI.

Prevention

  • Regular exercise
  • Mediterranean diet
  • Smoking cessation
  • Blood pressure control
  • Diabetes management
  • Stress management

Research Status

Statins, aspirin, beta-blockers standard care. PCSK9 inhibitors for resistant hyperlipidemia. SGLT2 inhibitors show cardioprotection.

Affected Countries

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaGermanyFranceItalySpainJapanChinaIndiaBrazilRussiaSwedenNetherlandsBelgiumSwitzerlandAustriaDenmarkNorwayFinlandPolandCzech RepublicHungaryRomaniaBulgariaCroatiaSloveniaSlovakiaLTLVEEIrelandPortugalGreeceCYMTLUIceland

Sources

  • https://www.heart.org
  • https://www.cdc.gov/
  • https://www.hematology.org/education/patients
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books
  • https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment.