Diseases
coronary events
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Overview
Although no standard definition exists, the term coronary event is used in clinical research to refer to adverse events caused by disease processes affecting the coronary arteries.
Symptoms
- fatigue
- shortness of breath.
- chest pain (angina).
- heart attack.
Causes
- diabetes or insulin resistance
- high blood pressure
- not getting enough exercise (sedentary lifestyle)
Risk factors
- family history.
- age. getting older increases the risk of damaged and narrowed arteries.
- sex. men are generally at greater risk of coronary artery disease.
Diagnosis
- electrocardiogram (ecg or ekg).
- echocardiogram.
- exercise stress test.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is coronary events?
Although no standard definition exists, the term coronary event is used in clinical research to refer to adverse events caused by disease processes affecting the coronary arteries.
What are the symptoms of coronary events?
fatigue, shortness of breath., chest pain (angina)., heart attack.
What causes coronary events?
diabetes or insulin resistance; high blood pressure; not getting enough exercise (sedentary lifestyle)
Which medicines are used for coronary events?
argatroban, pravastatin, simvastatin
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