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Coronary artery disease is the name of the condition that occurs when fatty deposits known plaque buildup in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, the coronary arteries.
As a result the arteries become narrower and blood flow to the heart is restricted. In this way coronary artery disease can lead to death, making it a big concern for heart doctors in Brooklyn.
Coronary artery disease is most commonly associated with a gripping pain in the chest known as angina. Angina is characterized by pressure or tightness in the chest and is normally triggered by physical or emotional stress. Other symptoms of coronary artery include shortness of breath that arises when your body cannot pump enough oxygen around the body.
Patients with shortness of breath usually experience extreme fatigue upon exertion. Individuals with completely blocked coronary arteries may experience a heart attack, characterized by a crushing pressure in the chest and pain that spreads to the shoulder and left arm.
Vascular doctors in Brooklyn recognize the following risk factors for coronary artery disease:
Your Brooklyn cardiologist will perform a complete cardiac evaluation if you fall into any of the above categories or have experienced any of the listed symptoms.
Based upon the evaluation you will be provided with a personalized treatment plan. The treatment plan may comprise of one or more of the following:
It is important that you understand your treatment plan fully and adhere to it for maximal benefit.
To be fully confident in the detection of coronary artery disease Brooklyn, NY cardiologists at MKR Medical PC will perform a comprehensive evaluation of your heart health. Our team will recommend any tests that they deem necessary to be sure that your heart is in a healthy condition and functioning properly. We also provide comprehensive treatment plans for individuals suffering from coronary artery disease. To learn more about coronary artery disease, set up an appointment with our office today.
Yes, there are procedures that can be done to slow or reverse the effects of coronary artery disease. However, in order to make a proper plan of action for your cardiac health, our doctors need to perform a comprehensive cardiac evaluation. This may include one or more visits to our office and may require different types of cardiac tests depending on your specific case. To find out if you have coronary artery disease, or to learn about the ways that you can manage your cardiac health, contact our office to schedule an appointment.
All cardiac tests are useful for our doctors to get a better idea of how your heart functions, but Nuclear Stress Tests are unique because the harmless radioactive substance that you are injected with before the test is what allows the gamma-ray camera to get the pictures of your heart. This gives our cardiology experts a very in depth picture of how healthy your heart is, and what the best course of action moving forward for your cardiac health will be. We are experts in preventative cardiology, and our doctors will be sure to give you the best recommendations to ensure that your heart is healthy.
Getting tested for coronary artery disease is a serious matter. When you choose MKR Medical PC you are choosing experienced healthcare practitioners in the field of cardiology. We are experts in preventative cardiology and all things pertaining to your heart’s health. We have a state of the art facility in Brooklyn, NY and are fully equipped to perform all major cardiac tests to ensure your heart is in good condition. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our expert cardiologists in Brooklyn.
