What is the meaning of coronary insufficiency?

Coronary insufficiency: Insufficient blood flow through one or more coronary arteries.

What are the types of coronary insufficiency?

Types include stable angina, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death. A common symptom is chest pain or discomfort which may travel into the shoulder, arm, back, neck, or jaw. Occasionally it may feel like heartburn.

What is the cause of coronary insufficiency?

Coronary artery disease is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of the arteries that supply blood to the heart (called coronary arteries). Plaque is made up of cholesterol deposits. Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time. This process is called atherosclerosis.

Can coronary artery disease be cured?

Coronary heart disease cannot be cured but treatment can help manage the symptoms and reduce the chances of problems such as heart attacks. Treatment can include: lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and stopping smoking.

What is the best means to prevent development of coronary heart disease?

Regular exercise will make your heart and blood circulatory system more efficient, lower your cholesterol level, and also keep your blood pressure at a healthy level. Exercising regularly reduces your risk of having a heart attack. The heart is a muscle and, like any other muscle, benefits from exercise.

What is the signs and symptoms of heart disease?

What are the symptoms of heart disease?

Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, upper body discomfort, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
Arrhythmia: Fluttering feelings in the chest (palpitations).

What foods should you avoid with coronary heart disease?

butter.
gravy.
non-dairy creamers.
fried foods.
processed meats.
pastries.
certain cuts of meat.
junk foods, like potato chips, cookies, pies, and ice cream.