1
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what is coronary heart disease
A
leading cause of heart attacks, reduced blood flow causes chest pain and shortness of breath (angina) and heart attacks (myocardial infarction)
2
Q
what is carotid endarterectomy
A
used specifically to prevent strokes in people who have plaque buildup in their carotid arteries
-remove plaque and stitch up artery
3
Q
what is percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
A
currently second most common form of cardiovascular surgery
- deflated balloon is in artery, then inflate it and compress the plaque against walls
- also called coronary angioplasty or stenting
4
Q
what is cardiac catheterization
A
-with a coronary angiography, a dye is injected that allows the doctors to see arterial damage or blockage, then insert a catheter for treatment
5
Q
what are the heart attack warning signs in females
A
- chest pain (less common)
- overly tired
- sleep disturbances
- back, neck, jaw pain
- shortness of breath
6
Q
what are the heart attack warning signs in males
A
- chest pain
- irregular heartbeat
- dizzy, faint
- shortness of breath
- stomach discomfort
