What’s a coronary occlusion?

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Coronary occlusions are blockages in coronary vessels that can lead to insufficient blood flow and potentially fatal heart attacks. They are caused by thrombosis or atheroma, and can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices.

Coronary occlusions are blockages or blockages of coronary vessels. As a result of the closure or obstruction, a person with an occlusion has insufficient blood flow which can ultimately lead to a myocardial infarction. A myocardial infarction, more commonly called a heart attack, is potentially fatal.
Coronary occlusions are usually the result of thrombosis or atheroma. A thrombosis is a clot within the blood vessel that is usually caused by an abnormality in the vessel wall, the composition of the blood, or the way the blood flows. These blockages are often the result of trauma or infection of the vessel wall, causing blood flow to slow or stop near the area that was injured. Sometimes, the condition is also caused by blood clotting problems.

An atheroma, on the other hand, is an inflammation of the white blood cells as they are found in the artery walls. It typically develops between the smooth muscle wall of the arterial tube and the lining of the endothelium and is often referred to as plaque. These blockages usually begin to develop in a person’s childhood, usually before the age of ten. From here, the disorder gets progressively worse, even if the veins are never affected. If a vein is surgically removed and used to replace an artery, however, it can also develop an atheroma.

Regardless of the type of coronary occlusions a person has, the result is impaired coronary circulation. In the process of coronary circulation, blood vessels move blood to and from the heart. The vessels affected by this condition are the coronary blood vessels, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to the myocardial tissue of the heart. When the process is disturbed, the heart receives insufficient oxygen. This causes the heart tissue to die, which can lead to death if not treated in time. In fact, heart attacks are the leading cause of death in men and women worldwide.

Fortunately, coronary blockages can often be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices. Staying slim, particularly in the abdominal area, getting regular aerobic exercise, and making healthy food choices are all good strategies to prevent this condition.




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