Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common heart diseases, which involves the constriction of blood vessels. In CAD, the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrow and hard. The narrowing and hardening of blood vessels occur due to the deposition of layers of cholesterol and other materials on the inner walls. This condition is commonly referred as atherosclerosis.

The commonest symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD) is angina, which is commonly referred as chest pain or chest discomfort, and heaviness and tightness in the chest. This condition is often inaccurately assessed as indigestion or heartburn. Difficulty in breathing is also a vital symptom of CAD. A doctor should be promptly consulted in an event of chest pain.

The diagnosis of the sickle cell anaemia is done by carrying out a blood test. The test is known as haemoglobin electrophoresis in which the pathologist determines the type of haemoglobin. If you have sickle cell anaemia, then the haemoglobin appears sickle-shaped (like the letter C) in the examination. Diagnostic tests to find out the presence of genes for sickle cell anaemia are also available.

Coronary heart disease (CAD) can be avoided by taking prescribed cautionary measures. Adoption of a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating healthy food, being physically active, aiming for a healthy weight, quitting smoking and managing stress through yoga, is helpful in the prevention of CAD. In addition, these are modifiable risk factors.

Lifestyle changes such as avoiding smoking and junk food, eating healthy foods, regular exercise, stress reduction are helpful in the regulation of CAD. Medications such as cholesterol and blood pressure-lowering medications, and daily aspirin (a blood thinner) prevent the progression of disease. Angioplasty, stent placement and coronary artery bypass surgery restore and improve the blood flow.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common heart diseases, which involves the constriction of blood vessels. In CAD, the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrow and hard. The narrowing and hardening of blood vessels occur due to the deposition of layers of cholesterol and other materials on the inner walls. This condition is commonly referred as atherosclerosis.

The commonest symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD) is angina, which is commonly referred as chest pain or chest discomfort, and heaviness and tightness in the chest. This condition is often inaccurately assessed as indigestion or heartburn. Difficulty in breathing is also a vital symptom of CAD. A doctor should be promptly consulted in an event of chest pain.

The diagnosis of the sickle cell anaemia is done by carrying out a blood test. The test is known as haemoglobin electrophoresis in which the pathologist determines the type of haemoglobin. If you have sickle cell anaemia, then the haemoglobin appears sickle-shaped (like the letter C) in the examination. Diagnostic tests to find out the presence of genes for sickle cell anaemia are also available.

Coronary heart disease (CAD) can be avoided by taking prescribed cautionary measures. Adoption of a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating healthy food, being physically active, aiming for a healthy weight, quitting smoking and managing stress through yoga, is helpful in the prevention of CAD. In addition, these are modifiable risk factors.

Lifestyle changes such as avoiding smoking and junk food, eating healthy foods, regular exercise, stress reduction are helpful in the regulation of CAD. Medications such as cholesterol and blood pressure-lowering medications, and daily aspirin (a blood thinner) prevent the progression of disease. Angioplasty, stent placement and coronary artery bypass surgery restore and improve the blood flow.