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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Coronary thrombosis | |||
| image = [[File:Thrombosis_formation.gif|250px]] | |||
| caption = Formation of a thrombus in a coronary artery | |||
| field = [[Cardiology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Chest pain]], [[shortness of breath]], [[nausea]], [[sweating]] | |||
| complications = [[Myocardial infarction]], [[heart failure]], [[arrhythmia]] | |||
| onset = Sudden | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Atherosclerosis]], [[plaque rupture]], [[blood clot]] | |||
| risks = [[Smoking]], [[hypertension]], [[diabetes mellitus]], [[high cholesterol]], [[obesity]], [[sedentary lifestyle]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Electrocardiogram]], [[blood tests]], [[coronary angiography]] | |||
| differential = [[Angina]], [[pericarditis]], [[pulmonary embolism]] | |||
| prevention = [[Lifestyle modification]], [[medication]] | |||
| treatment = [[Antiplatelet drugs]], [[thrombolysis]], [[percutaneous coronary intervention]], [[coronary artery bypass surgery]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depends on extent of damage and treatment | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
| deaths = Significant cause of mortality worldwide | |||
}} | |||
[[File:Coronary_angiography_of_a_STEMI_patient,_showing_partial_occlusion_of_left_circumflex_coronary_artery.jpg|Coronary angiography of a STEMI patient, showing partial occlusion of left circumflex coronary artery|thumb|left]] | |||
'''Coronary thrombosis''' is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart. This clot restricts blood flow within the heart, causing damage or destruction to the heart muscle. It is a form of [[coronary artery disease]], which is one of the leading causes of death in the Western world. | '''Coronary thrombosis''' is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart. This clot restricts blood flow within the heart, causing damage or destruction to the heart muscle. It is a form of [[coronary artery disease]], which is one of the leading causes of death in the Western world. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Coronary thrombosis is usually caused by a condition called [[atherosclerosis]], which is a hardening or narrowing of the arteries due to the build-up of cholesterol and other substances, known as plaque, on their inner walls. This can cause a blood clot to form on the plaque's surface. If the clot becomes large enough, it can block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the part of the heart muscle fed by the artery. | Coronary thrombosis is usually caused by a condition called [[atherosclerosis]], which is a hardening or narrowing of the arteries due to the build-up of cholesterol and other substances, known as plaque, on their inner walls. This can cause a blood clot to form on the plaque's surface. If the clot becomes large enough, it can block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the part of the heart muscle fed by the artery. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of coronary thrombosis are similar to those of other forms of heart disease and can include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and weakness. In some cases, there may be no symptoms until the person has a heart attack. | The symptoms of coronary thrombosis are similar to those of other forms of heart disease and can include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and weakness. In some cases, there may be no symptoms until the person has a heart attack. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Coronary thrombosis is diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, patient history, and diagnostic tests. These tests may include an electrocardiogram (ECG), a stress test, and coronary angiography. | Coronary thrombosis is diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, patient history, and diagnostic tests. These tests may include an electrocardiogram (ECG), a stress test, and coronary angiography. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for coronary thrombosis involves medications, lifestyle changes, and in some cases, surgical procedures. Medications may include blood thinners, beta blockers, and cholesterol-lowering drugs. Lifestyle changes may involve quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and managing stress. | Treatment for coronary thrombosis involves medications, lifestyle changes, and in some cases, surgical procedures. Medications may include blood thinners, beta blockers, and cholesterol-lowering drugs. Lifestyle changes may involve quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and managing stress. | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
Prevention of coronary thrombosis involves managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and regular medical check-ups can also help prevent this condition. | Prevention of coronary thrombosis involves managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and regular medical check-ups can also help prevent this condition. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Coronary artery disease]] | * [[Coronary artery disease]] | ||
* [[Atherosclerosis]] | * [[Atherosclerosis]] | ||
* [[Heart attack]] | * [[Heart attack]] | ||
[[Category:Cardiovascular diseases]] | [[Category:Cardiovascular diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Health]] | [[Category:Health]] | ||
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| Coronary thrombosis | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating |
| Complications | Myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmia |
| Onset | Sudden |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Atherosclerosis, plaque rupture, blood clot |
| Risks | Smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, obesity, sedentary lifestyle |
| Diagnosis | Electrocardiogram, blood tests, coronary angiography |
| Differential diagnosis | Angina, pericarditis, pulmonary embolism |
| Prevention | Lifestyle modification, medication |
| Treatment | Antiplatelet drugs, thrombolysis, percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass surgery |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on extent of damage and treatment |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | Significant cause of mortality worldwide |
Coronary thrombosis is a medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel of the heart. This clot restricts blood flow within the heart, causing damage or destruction to the heart muscle. It is a form of coronary artery disease, which is one of the leading causes of death in the Western world.
Causes[edit]
Coronary thrombosis is usually caused by a condition called atherosclerosis, which is a hardening or narrowing of the arteries due to the build-up of cholesterol and other substances, known as plaque, on their inner walls. This can cause a blood clot to form on the plaque's surface. If the clot becomes large enough, it can block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the part of the heart muscle fed by the artery.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of coronary thrombosis are similar to those of other forms of heart disease and can include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and weakness. In some cases, there may be no symptoms until the person has a heart attack.
Diagnosis[edit]
Coronary thrombosis is diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, patient history, and diagnostic tests. These tests may include an electrocardiogram (ECG), a stress test, and coronary angiography.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for coronary thrombosis involves medications, lifestyle changes, and in some cases, surgical procedures. Medications may include blood thinners, beta blockers, and cholesterol-lowering drugs. Lifestyle changes may involve quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and managing stress.
Prevention[edit]
Prevention of coronary thrombosis involves managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and regular medical check-ups can also help prevent this condition.
