Patient's question:
I've been feeling very unwell recently and suspect I might have coronary heart disease, but I'm not very knowledgeable about it. So, could you please tell me what are the symptoms of coronary heart disease?Doctor's answer:
The full name of coronary heart disease is coronary atherosclerotic heart disease. Its pathogenesis is based on the occurrence of lipid deposition in the intima of coronary arteries. Lipid deposition forms atherosclerosis, which leads to lumen stenosis, resulting in insufficient oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle. Women excrete estrogen during the peripartum period, which can prevent lipid deposition in the vascular lumen. Therefore, young and middle-aged women rarely suffer from coronary heart disease unless they have hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia. Controlling blood pressure, blood lipids, body weight, and quitting smoking can effectively prevent the recurrence and progression of coronary heart disease. Eat less animal fat and foods high in cholesterol. Eat less meat, more fish and soy products, and more vegetables and fruits.