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Optical Coherence Tomography Based Biomechanical Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis of Coronary Atherosclerosis Progression
Published on: January 15, 2022
Atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease
1Faculty of Health and Social Care, Leeds Metropolitan University, England, UK.
Insights
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death in the UK, influenced by genetics and environmental factors. Lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, exercising, and diet control can mitigate CHD risks.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the primary cause of illness and death in the United Kingdom.
- CHD arises from genetic susceptibility interacting with environmental factors.
- Lifestyle modifications, including smoking cessation, increased physical activity, and dietary adjustments, can favorably alter environmental influences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the multifaceted nature of coronary heart disease (CHD).
- To outline the etiological factors, pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for CHD.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on coronary heart disease.
- Synthesis of information regarding environmental agents, genetic susceptibility, plaque formation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Main Results:
- CHD involves plaque buildup in coronary arteries, potentially starting early in life.
- Diagnosis relies on electrocardiographic measurements, imaging, and laboratory tests.
- Treatment includes medical management and surgical interventions like coronary bypass or angioplasty.
Conclusions:
- CHD is a complex disease influenced by lifestyle and genetics.
- Early intervention and lifestyle changes are crucial for managing and preventing CHD.
- Current diagnostic and treatment modalities offer various options for managing CHD patients.
Abstract:
Coronary heart disease is the largest cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK. The disease develops by the interaction of a variety of environmental agents in people who may be genetically susceptible. Some of the environmental agents can be favourably altered by adjustments to lifestyle, particularly by stopping smoking, increasing exercise levels and controlling the diet. Coronary heart disease is manifested by a number of symptoms due to the partial or complete occlusion of the coronary arteries by a fibrous plaque. The processes of plaque formation can begin very early on in life and progress through various stages. The process may be initiated by injury to the endothelial lining but can also occur in areas without obvious injury. Diagnosis of coronary heart disease is largely by electrocardiographic measurements and a variety of imaging modalities and laboratory investigations. Treatment centres upon the medical control of the symptoms, or surgical intervention in the form of a coronary bypass operation or by coronary angioplasty.
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