Coronary Artery Disease is plaque Buildup in the Coronary Artery

1. CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
PRESENTED BY
VARSHA VERMA
MSc NURSING FINAL YEAR

2. INTRODUCTION
CAD tends to develop when
cholesterol builds up on the artery
walls, creating plaques. These
plaques cause the arteries to
narrow, reducing blood flow to the
heart, or can cause inflammation in
and hardening of the walls of the
blood vessel.

3. DEFINITION

4. CAUSES AND RISK FACTOR
1. SMOKING

5. 3.LACK OF PHYSICAL 4. UNHEALTHY
DIET
ACTIVITY

7. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
1. CHEST PAIN 2. SHORTNESS OF
BREATH

8. 3. DIZZINESS 4. WEAKNESS

9. 5. SWEATING 6. SLEEP
DISTURBANCE

10. DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
1.History taking 2.Physical examination

11. 3. CHEST X- RAY 4. Echo

12. 5. CT CHEST 6.

14. Medical management
1. Cholesterol drugs - Medications can help lower bad cholesterol
and reduce plaque buildup in the arteries. Such drugs include
statins, niacin, fibrates and bile acid sequestrants.
2. Aspirin. Aspirin helps thin the blood and prevent blood clots.
3. Beta blockers. These drugs slow the heart rate. They also lower
blood pressure. EX - ATENELOL

15. Surgical management
1. Coronary angioplasty and stent placement

16. 2. Coronary artery bypass surgery

17. LIFE STYLE AND HOME MANAGEMENT
1. Stop smoking
2. Weight monitoring

18. 3. Check leg, ankle
feet for swelling
daily
4. Eat healthy diet

19. 5.
DASH DIET
EATING PLAN

20. 6.STOP ALCOHOL 7. REGULAR
CHECK UP

21. HEALTH EDUCATION

22. THANKYO
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