Patient's question:
The old gentleman's health has always been good, but after the start of autumn, he underwent a thorough examination at a nearby hospital and found out that he had coronary heart disease. Knowing about this condition, he wants to quit smoking. Hello, when a smoker with coronary heart disease quits smoking, can the mortality rate be expected to decrease rapidly?Doctor's answer:
After your relative develops this condition, they must quit smoking. If they don't quit, there is a possibility of another sudden death. Quitting can reduce the risk of near-death incidents. Coronary heart disease is caused by various factors leading to the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle or myocarditis. Symptoms may include chest tightness and chest pain. Active treatment is necessary to prevent recurrent myocardial infarction and heart function decline. In the acute phase of coronary heart disease treatment, coronary angiography can be performed to identify the location of the stenosis. If appropriate, stent implantation should be considered directly. Additionally, within 6 hours, thrombolysis can be performed. In the later stages, treatment can be administered through medications such as antiplatelet drugs, statins, and blood-activating and blood-removing drugs.