31
Oct
Dr. Praneeth Polamuri is a Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Yashoda Hospitals,Hyderabad says, The primary cause of death in the world, coronary artery disease (CAD), silently narrows the arteries that feed the heart with oxygen-rich blood. Over time, deposits of calcium, cholesterol, and inflammatory cells form atherosclerotic plaques, which obstruct blood flow and cause ischemia. Even young, healthy people can experience abrupt heart attacks or arrhythmias, but symptoms like shortness of breath or chest discomfort (angina) frequently show later. Prognosis is revolutionized by early detection. Those with diabetes, high blood pressure, a history of smoking, obesity, or a genetic susceptibility…
