Ischemic heart disease can cause chest pain or discomfort Silent ischemia is when blood flow to the heart is reduced with no obvious symptoms. Myocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium) is obstructed by a partial or complete blockage of a coronary artery by a buildup of plaques (atherosclerosis) If the plaques rupture, you can have a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Ischemia is a serious problem where some part of your body, like your heart or brain, isn’t getting enough blood Learn what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how you can prevent it.
Ischemia is a condition in which blood flow and thus oxygen supply are restricted to various areas of the body, most commonly affecting the heart 1 ischemic heart disease (ihd) is often caused by plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, which can result in angina, myocardial infarction (mi), or death 2 diagnosis can be challenging because symptoms vary widely or can even be absent Myocardial ischemia may lead to more severe heart conditions, such as a heart attack Identifying symptoms as early as possible can help prevent serious complications. Left untreated, ischemic heart disease can cause a heart attack
This chapter describes the evaluation and management of ischemic heart disease, which has evolved significantly over the past decade In particular, several clinical trials have documented the benefits of revascularization in patients with acute ischemic syndromes as well as the efficacy of medical therapy, including lifestyle modification in patients with stable coronary disease
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