Coronary Artery Disease: A Cardiovascular Disease: Its Prevention and Management

2026-06-06T04:38:52+00:00

One of the major contributors to illness and death globally is coronary artery disease (CAD), which also places a heavy burden on public health. It is primarily caused by atherosclerosis, a pathological process characterized by the accumulation of lipid-rich plaques within the coronary arteries, resulting in reduced blood flow to the myocardium. Age, gender, and heredity are non-modifiable variables that affect the course of CAD, but modifiable risk factors include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, and poor dietary practices. CAD can manifest itself clinically as myocardial infarction, heart failure, unstable angina, stable angina, or sudden cardiac death. Clinical assessment, supported by diagnostic techniques such as electrocardiography, cardiac biomarkers, stress testing, echocardiography, and coronary angiography, is crucial for early diagnosis. Revascularization techniques like percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting, as well as pharmacological therapy and lifestyle changes, are all examples of management strategies. In lowering the incidence of disease and enhancing long-term outcomes, preventative strategies that prioritize changing risk factors are essential. Despite improvements in diagnostic and treatment methods, CAD continues to increase worldwide, highlighting the necessity of early detection, thorough prevention measures, and efficient therapy. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prevention of coronary artery disease are covered in this abstract.

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Coronary Artery Disease: A Cardiovascular Disease: Its Prevention and Management