RISK-FACTORS OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (REVIEW)

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Vascular Medicine
• Preventive Cardiology

Background:

• Coronary artery disease (CAD) management often involves invasive procedures like percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Revascularization alone does not fully protect against future thrombotic events in CAD patients.
• Understanding the underlying causes of coronary artery conduction disturbances is key to improving treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss risk factors for developing coronary syndrome.
• To explore strategies for improving treatment outcomes in patients with CAD.
• To provide a new perspective on managing coronary artery disease.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on coronary artery disease treatment and prevention.
• Analysis of risk factors contributing to coronary syndrome.
• Examination of primary and secondary prevention trial data.

Main Results:

• Management of modifiable risk factors (e.g., LDL-cholesterol, blood pressure, smoking) significantly reduces mortality and cardiovascular events.
• Optimal treatment for CAD necessitates combining revascularization with long-term risk reduction strategies.
• Updated guidelines incorporate modifiable, nonmodifiable, and emerging risk factors for atherosclerosis prevention.

Conclusions:

• Successful CAD treatment hinges on a dual approach: effective revascularization and sustained risk factor modification.
• Lifestyle changes and pharmacological interventions are essential for preventing recurrent cardiovascular events.
• Comprehensive prevention strategies, considering all risk factors, are vital for managing atherosclerosis and CAD.