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Coronary Artery Disease
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Coronary artery disease refers to a condition caused by the coronary arteries being blocked or constricted.
The risk factors of coronary artery disease can be divided into two main types, as outlined below:
There are a number of symptoms directly caused by being overweight or obese which can significantly increase your chances of developing heart disease or coronary artery disease. Also known as metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance, the condition is usually diagnosed when a patient presents with three of the five following symptoms:
The best way to protect against coronary artery disease is to change your lifestyle and behavior patterns which constitute risk factors, such as:
Age group
Energy required per day (kilocalories)
Children aged 6-13
Working women aged 25-60
Elderly persons aged 60 and above
1,600
Young men and women aged 14-25
Working men aged 25-60
2,000
Working men and women in strenuous occupations, such as farmers, labourers, athletes, etc.
2,400
You should eat foods that are low in fat and low in salt. Avoid animal fats, saturated fats, and trans fats. Cut down on sugary drinks and try to eat more and a greater variety of fruits and vegetables. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that each person should eat at least 600 grams of fruits and vegetables per day. Avoid salty foods (you should consume no more than 2.4 grams of salt per day, which is no more than a teaspoon of salt, or no more than 1½-2 tablespoons of fish sauce or soy sauce). You should also avoid junk food, fast food, and preserved food.
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Bumrungrad International Hospital offers alternatives to a heart bypass to many patients with multiple artery problems thanks to the specialist skills of its world-class cardiac center; giving hope to those with coronary artery disease.
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Bumrungrad International Hospital would like to share with you some information on coronary artery disease, including both controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for the condition.