What tests are done for coronary heart disease?

Written by Gong Hao

Cardiology

Updated on September 23, 2024

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The diagnostic tests for coronary heart disease include: electrocardiogram, exercise stress test, Holter monitoring, nuclear myocardial imaging, echocardiography, hematologic tests, multi-slice spiral CT, as well as coronary angiography and intravascular imaging, among others.

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How to Provide Emergency Aid for a Heart Attack

The cause of coronary heart disease is the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries, leading to insufficient blood supply to the heart and resulting in symptoms. Therefore, the emergency treatment for a coronary event often involves the use of medications that dilate the coronary arteries to alleviate the symptoms of myocardial ischemia. Commonly used nitrate medications taken sublingually can quickly relieve symptoms of angina. The significance of nitrates lies in their ability to release nitric oxide donors, which can effectively dilate the coronary arteries. This dilation improves blood flow through the coronary arteries and thus corrects symptoms of myocardial ischemia. During an attack, considering sublingual nitrate medication is advisable, provided there is no history of severe hypotension from nitrates, or if there is no hypotension during the attack, under these circumstances, this type of medication can be considered. If any of the above contraindications exist, such as low blood pressure, one might also consider sublingual administration of some traditional Chinese medicine preparations, like emergency pills, which can be used as well.

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Geriatrics

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What fruits to eat for coronary heart disease

For patients with coronary heart disease, it is generally recommended to consume seasonal fruits such as hawthorn, apples, kiwis, pineapples, and bananas. Hawthorn contains triterpenoid and flavonoid compounds that can significantly dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Additionally, hawthorn aids digestion and regulates blood lipids and cholesterol levels, benefiting those with coronary heart disease. Research indicates that apples can help prevent the rise of cholesterol and are beneficial against atherosclerosis associated with coronary heart disease. Kiwis are particularly high in vitamins and reportedly help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which is advantageous for preventing atherosclerosis. Pineapples are said to reduce blood lipid release and decrease the incidence of coronary heart disease; however, they can cause "internal heat," so it is advisable for individuals with a phlegm-heat constitution to consume them sparingly. Bananas, rich in carbohydrates and various vitamins, are suitable for people with coronary heart disease, especially those suffering from constipation, as bananas can moisturize the intestines and thus help reduce factors that trigger coronary heart disease.

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Geriatrics

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How long can coronary heart disease last?

Coronary heart disease, although having an annual sudden death rate of about 1%-5%, can significantly reduce the mortality rate with standardized treatment. There is currently no medical prediction on how long someone with coronary heart disease can live, as advances in medicine mean that as long as one undergoes standardized treatment using the most scientific, advanced, and regulated methods, and also pays attention to their lifestyle and conditioning, their lifespan should not be affected.

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Can people with coronary heart disease drink tea?

Patients with coronary heart disease can drink tea, but it is advised to consume light tea in daily life rather than strong tea. Specifically for coronary heart disease, green tea is more suitable as it helps prevent the condition. However, for those with coronary heart disease who also suffer from anemia and poor spleen and stomach function, it is recommended to limit green tea consumption. Additionally, drinking strong tea may cause some individuals to experience arrhythmias, increased heart rate, and sometimes disturb sleep, further aggravating these cardiac symptoms.

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Can coronary heart disease be cured?

Can coronary heart disease be cured? Objectively speaking, the current treatment of coronary heart disease mainly focuses on controlling the progression of the disease, relieving symptoms, improving the quality of life, and improving the prognosis, but it cannot completely cure coronary heart disease. Firstly, the cause of coronary heart disease is the major blood vessels supplying the heart, the coronary arteries, undergoing atherosclerosis and narrowing, leading to insufficient blood supply to the heart, ultimately resulting in angina and heart failure. Therefore, the fundamental cause of coronary heart disease is the pathological changes in the coronary arteries, and the reasons and fundamental mechanisms causing these changes are not entirely clear, and are related to factors such as high blood lipids, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, age, smoking, family history, etc. Thus, the main treatment for coronary heart disease currently is to improve lifestyle, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, control blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids, and use aspirin or antiplatelet drugs to inhibit the aggregation of platelets and prevent thrombosis.