Fighting against risk factors is very important.
Risk factors; It is not possible to change age, gender and family history. However, it can be combated by other factors.
Your doctor will guide you on this issue.
- Smoking should be stopped,
- Hypertension should be taken under control,
- In diabetes, sugar should be kept within normal limits,
- Exercise should be done,
- If cholesterol is high, a diet should be followed.
- Also, if your doctor recommends medication, it should be used.
How to make the diagnosis
The most important thing in coronary artery disease is to treat the stenosis in the coronary vessels before they cause infarction. This is achieved by first observing the condition of the coronary vessels. Although there are different methods used for this purpose (exertion test, myocardial scintigraphy, etc.), the best diagnostic method, which is still considered the gold standard in patients suspected of having vascular disease; coronary angiography. In coronary angiography, the heart vessels are made visible and a film is taken.
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