Atherosclerosis, Cardiology FAQ

Can Aortic Dissection Fully Heal? Medications and Lifestyle Tips Explained

Can aortic dissection fully recover? What medications can help regenerate the vessel wall? Hello Dr. Huang: A friend was urgently hospitalized due to chest pain and diagnosed with aortic dissection. After a CT scan, the physician stated that surgery is not an option and that medi...

Dr. Huang Guosheng Reply:
Hello: The causes of aortic dissection include hypertension, infection, atherosclerosis, and connective tissue disorders. The treatment for aortic dissection primarily focuses on controlling the underlying causes and regular monitoring. Aortic dissection cannot be completely heal...

Do I Need Cholesterol Medication with Mitral Valve Insufficiency?

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please provide the text you'd like me to translate into English? Hello, doctor. I have congenital mitral valve insufficiency. My cholesterol levels are consistently over 200. Should I take medication to lower my chole...

Dr. Lin Changqi Reply:
If cholesterol levels remain consistently above 250, dietary control should be implemented, and if ineffective, medication may be necessary. High cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis, so it is important to be cautious.

Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Risks, Treatment, and Care

Abdominal aortic aneurysm Hello Doctor: Recently, my grandmother experienced mild abdominal pain while sleeping, near the site where her gallbladder was removed over 20 years ago. I took her to the hepatobiliary and gastroenterology department for an examination, and unexpectedly...

Dr. Zhong Yuxun Reply:
Dear Summer, I understand from your letter that your grandmother is suffering from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The primary cause of its formation is chronic hypertension, which leads to atherosclerosis and thinning of the arterial wall. Whether surgery is necessary for the abd...

Understanding Ischemic Heart Disease: Symptoms and Diagnosis Explained

Ischemic heart disease Hello Director Chen, I would like to ask what is meant by "ischemic heart disease"? What are its symptoms? Since I was 20 years old, I have experienced symptoms where it feels like my heart is being squeezed. During these episodes, I am unable to...

Dr. Chen Guifeng Reply:
Ischemic heart disease refers to heart conditions caused by myocardial hypoxia, primarily due to partial obstruction of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart, often resulting from atherosclerosis. When the myocardium is deprived of oxygen, it can lead to chest pain...

Understanding Atherosclerosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Lifestyle Tips

Atherosclerosis Hello! Recently, my father underwent a senior health check-up, and the report indicated that arterial sclerosis was detected on the chest X-ray. It was recommended that he undergo a cerebrovascular ultrasound examination at the hospital. This has caused him consid...

Dr. Huang Guosheng Reply:
Arteriosclerosis is observed on the chest X-ray, which is likely due to aortic calcification. Arteriosclerosis refers to the atherosclerotic changes in the vascular intima, which cannot be seen on an X-ray. Aortic calcification indicates calcium deposits on the aorta and is disti...

Understanding Angioplasty: Risks, Recovery, and Alternatives for Heart Health

I would like to inquire about angioplasty? My husband has congenital hypertension, and the doctor said he has occlusive arterial disease. He is scheduled to be hospitalized next Thursday for examination, and he may need to undergo surgery on the same day. The surgery is angioplas...

Dr. Chen Jili Reply:
According to Ms. Yang, the patient may have arterial obstructive disease, specifically "coronary artery disease" if referring to the heart's blood vessels, which involves atherosclerosis and narrowing of the coronary arteries. The procedure performed would be "...

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