What should I do if my heart’s blood vessels become blocked?
Disease description:
My father has been experiencing chest pain for the past couple of days. After a hospital examination, he was diagnosed with coronary artery blockage. Could you please advise on the optimal treatment approach for this condition?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Kou Linlin
Hello,
Mild to moderate coronary artery stenosis can typically be managed with medication alone; however, severe stenosis generally requires surgical intervention. Mild to moderate stenosis—defined as luminal narrowing of less than 50%—is commonly treated with medications such as aspirin, statins (cholesterol-lowering agents), and vasodilators to alleviate symptoms. Robust clinical trial evidence confirms that, among these agents, only statins have been proven to slow or halt the progression of atherosclerotic plaques and prevent further arterial narrowing.
We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
