what would be the most effective treatment for CHD, angina/heart attack. medication or surgery? or something else? btw do you know of any websites that show statistics/data such as graphs to prove it?
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The most effective treatment of coronary heart disease depends on the severity if the signs and symptoms. Treatment ranges depending on the severity of the condition between enhancing your current physical health by diet and exercise and a heart transplant. In between you would find medication, controlling other risk factors and invasive surgeries. One of the most common and effective methods used for treatment and diagnosis is cardiac catheterization and angioplasty.
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Bottom line - listen to your consultant, ask for stuff in writing, read it two or three times. You will NOT remember or comprehend everything when you talk to your consultant - and they know it and will not be offended for you seeking print and clarification. The treatment is decided upon by you and the medical team.
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depends on your heart condition i take medication and have a pacemaker.
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medication where it is indicated and surgery where it is indicated
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The most appropriate therapy for CAD will vary depending on the severity of the blockages and also the number of blockages. Therapy with medications, lifestyle modification and possibly intervention to fix the blockages is the best action in most cases. The intervention to fix blockages can either be angioplasty with or without stent placement or surgery known as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG.) The decision to perform angioplasty vs. surgery vs. medical therapy is dependent on the location of the blockages, the percentage of the blockages and the total number of blockages. CABG is preferred for left main artery disease, multivessel disease, in Diabetics and when the blockages are not accessible by angioplasty. Some people are not candidates for any of these procedures and are managed only medically. Medical management and lifestyle modification is very important in all patients with CAD. There are several medical therapies that are associated with a reduction in future heart attacks and other vascular events and also overall mortality. These medical therapies include blood thinners (Aspirin, Clopidogrel), beta blockers, ace inhibitors and cholesterol lowering medications. Lifestyle modification is also vitally important in reducing the future risk of heart attacks and death. This includes dietary modification, such as a low saturated fat, low cholesterol diet that is high in omega 3 fatty acids. Regular aerobic exercise is also important but should be under the supervision of a physician initially perhaps in a cardiac rehab program
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