What to do about coronary artery stenosis
Disease description:
My grandmother was found to have coronary artery stenosis during a physical examination. I didn't know much about it before. I would like to ask how this condition is generally treated most effectively?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Coronary artery stenosis is the main pathological basis of coronary heart disease, and its treatment mainly depends on the severity, location of the stenosis, and the patient's clinical condition. It primarily includes the following approaches:
1. Medication therapy: For patients with mild coronary artery stenosis, medication therapy is recommended, such as antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulant drugs, and lipid-lowering medications. These medications can alleviate symptoms, stabilize plaques, prevent thrombus formation, and reduce the risk of myocardial infarction.
2. Interventional therapy: For patients with moderate to severe coronary artery stenosis, interventional treatments such as coronary angiography and coronary stent implantation may be considered. This approach can directly dilate the narrowed coronary arteries, restore blood flow, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life.
3. Lifestyle modifications: Regardless of the treatment approach used, patients should be encouraged to change unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, adopting a healthy diet, engaging in regular exercise, and controlling body weight, in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
