What Are the Symptoms of Cardiovascular Blockage?
May 21, 2019
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chu Yaonan
Introduction
Some patients may experience angina pectoris, others may feel chest tightness or shortness of breath, and some may persistently sense discomfort in the precordial area; still others may develop arrhythmias. Patients exhibiting any of these symptoms should promptly seek medical evaluation at a hospital. Recommended diagnostic tests include electrocardiography (ECG), cardiac enzyme assays, and ambulatory (Holter) ECG monitoring; in certain cases, coronary angiography may also be warranted. Subsequent treatment strategies will be determined based on the findings.
Cardiovascular occlusion is medically termed coronary artery atherosclerotic heart disease, commonly known as coronary heart disease (CHD). Typically, the coronary arteries supplying blood to the human heart are divided into the left and right coronary systems.
The left coronary artery originates from the left main trunk and branches into the left anterior descending (LAD) artery and the left circumflex (LCX) artery. The right coronary artery (RCA) gives rise to the posterior descending artery (PDA) and the posterior left ventricular branch. Each of these arteries supplies blood to a specific region of myocardial tissue.
Therefore, when coronary arteries become obstructed—or, in medical terminology, occluded—patients often develop clinical symptoms. For instance, some patients experience angina pectoris; others may feel chest tightness or shortness of breath; some consistently report discomfort in the precordial region; and still others may develop arrhythmias.
If any of these symptoms occur, prompt medical evaluation is essential. Diagnostic tests may include electrocardiography (ECG), cardiac enzyme assays, and ambulatory (Holter) ECG monitoring. In certain cases, coronary angiography may be performed to precisely localize the lesion, thereby guiding subsequent therapeutic interventions.
