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Post Angioplasty Advice |
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For most people a heart attack is a frightening and sobering event. After the crisis has passed, the healing process may involve medications and possible sugery, but many of the most important factors in recovery deal with how the patient lives his or her own life. A heart attack is a signal to make some changes. |
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It has been proven that peolple who continue to smoke after a heart attack do not recover as well as those who quit after their heart attack. In addition, if you stop smoking after a heart attack, your risk of a second heart attack goes down. Nicotine affects blood pressure and accelerates the blocking of the arteries to the heart, so quitting is a very smart thing to do.
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Coronary artery disease is often the result of a diet high in fat and cholesterol, so the first steps to recovery may involve developing and implementing healthier eating habits. Chief among these changes is cutting back on saturated fats and red meat and increasing the quantity of non-fat foods in the diet. A diet that emphasize healthy complex carbohydrates such as grains, vegetables, fruits and legumes, as well as fish and poultry instead of red meat, can make a big difference over the long run. Extra pounds put an extra burden on the heart; so losing weight is anothern key to reducing the risk of another heart attack. Also, people who are overweight tend to be sedentary, and a sendentary lifestyle is known to contribute to heart disease. A healthcare provider may order an exercise tolerance test to assess the heart's disease. A healthcare provider may order an exercise tolerance test to assess the heart's responses to physical activity. Once this is done, a cardiac conditioning program can help the patient strengthen his or her heart and develop the lifetime habit of regular, moderate exercise. |
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It is also important after a heart attack to control high blood pressure and, if the victim is a diabetic, to control high blood pressure and, if the victim is a diabetic, to control blood sugar, both under the care of a healthcare provider.
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Learning to deal with life's stresses in a calmer way may also lead to successful recovery. |
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Losing weight is a key to reducing the risk of an other heart attack. |
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What is Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography |
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Most heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis, a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries that convey blood to the heart. A test called an angiogram can show the degree of arterial blockage by enabling the healthcare provider to observe the blood flow to the heart through those arteries. |
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In an angiogram, a flexible catheter or tube is inserted into an artery, usually in the groin area, and guided through the arterial system into the heart and into the coronary arteries. A dye is then injected through the catheter into the bloodstream and x-rays of the heart and coronary arteries are taken. |
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Angiography is a very effective way to show how much of the blood flow to the heart is obstructed, but it is not without risks. Risks associated with cardiac catherterization and angiography include:
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- Sensitivity to the dyes, which could lead to infection or allergic shock; excessive post-procedure bleeding from the artery that was punctured when the catheter was inserted
- Possible shock from blood loss;
- Stroke
- kidney damage.
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As with any other diagnostic procedure, the risks associated with angiography must be viewed in light of the benefits of being able to pinpoint a potentially life-threatening blockage in a coronary artery. For a person who experience chest pain on exertion, has family history of heart disease or has already had a heart attack, the benefits of an angiogram may be well worth the risks. |
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If you've been advised to have an angiogram, don't hesitate to ask your doctor to explain the procedure, including any potential risks or complications. Talking about it can help you understand what the test will show and how the healthcare provider will use the results to develop a treatment plan that's appropriate for your medical needs. |
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