Coronary Thrombosis And Stent Thrombosis

Coronary thrombosis and stent thrombosis

        Coronary thrombosis means a blood clot installs in a branch of either of the coronary arteries, resulting in the artery damage. The coronary thrombosis is known as a heart attack or myocardial infarction. A heart attack causes severe pains in the chest, and often radiates on the left arm. If the blood clot is not dissolved quickly with medication, the heart muscles will not get enough oxygen and will stop working as properly.

Coronary thrombosis risks

       The risks of a coronary thrombosis may be a chest pain, which means that the atherosclerosis has damaged the coronary arteries. Some people have no symptoms until the damage is done and can cause the pain behind the breast bone which leads on the left hand. Pain also radiates towards the hands, jaw, ear, stomach or the right arm. Also some people can experience hard breathing, fainting, dizziness that often results in pain.

       If you experience sudden severe pain in the chest you must get to a hospital very fast. Do not drive yourself because your health may get worse, and try to not be anxious even though is difficult.

Coronary thrombosis diagnosis

       The doctor will make an electrocardiogram, which will show if a coronary artery is blocked. Electrocardiograms are one hundred per cent sure. Once you are in the hospital, a lot of blood tests will be taken over 24 hours. This will show if the heart muscle has been damaged.

Coronary thrombosis pictures

Coronary thrombosis treatment

       You will need a medicament to dissolve the blood clot which is usually injected in vein. An emergency surgery will be performed with the use of a balloon that will dilate the blocked coronary artery. This surgery is also known as coronary angioplasty. The treatment must be given to the patient very quickly after the symptoms begin, in order to achieve a better result.

How to prevent further coronary thrombosis

       You nee to quit smoking and it is also very important that your partner to not smoke too. You should take regular exercises, it is recommended 30 minutes of exercises three times in a week. Keep a healthy diet by reducing red meat, cakes and pastry. It is recommended to eat fish and chicken. It is important that the food to be grilled and not fried.

Stent thrombosis

       The stent thrombosis is a blood clot that is forming on the stent.

Drug eluting stent

        If you received a drug electing stent you do not have to fear. Adverse risks like late stent thrombosis are rare. The drug eluting stent has been very successful in opening the blocked arteries. Studies are shown that over six million stents have been implanted. It is necessary to continue taking your clotting medications. If you need a surgery, talk to your cardiologist before interrupting any antiplatelet therapy.

       If your doctor recommends a drug eluting stent, you need to ask about the options. Ask your doctor to review your density history at this drug and whether if you have an allergy to metals. If you are receiving a stent, you will need to take your anti clotting medications.