Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis. It is a leading cause of heart attack and heart failure. Livasa Hospital provides complete CAD management, from risk assessment and diagnosis to advanced interventional and surgical treatments.

Causes and Risk Factors

CAD develops when cholesterol and fatty deposits (plaques) build up in the coronary arteries. Risk factors include:

• High LDL cholesterol

• High blood pressure

• Smoking or tobacco use

• Diabetes mellitus

• Family history of premature heart disease

• Obesity and sedentary lifestyle

• Unhealthy diet and stress

Symptoms

Common symptoms are:

• Chest pain or discomfort (angina) with exertion or stress

• Breathlessness on exertion

• Unusual fatigue

• Heart attack symptoms such as severe chest pain, sweating and nausea

Diagnostic Evaluation

At Livasa Hospital, CAD assessment may include:

Treatment Options

CAD management is individualised and may include:

• Lifestyle modification and risk factor control

• Medications such as antiplatelets, statins, beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors

• Coronary angioplasty and stenting for significant blockages

• CABG surgery for multi-vessel or complex disease

Multidisciplinary Approach

Cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons at Livasa Hospital work together to develop optimal treatment plans based on:

• Extent and location of coronary disease

• Heart function and comorbidities

• Patient preferences and overall risk profile

NAP – Contact Details

Livasa Hospital Mohali
Sector 71, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS Nagar)
Mohali, Punjab – 160071
Phone: +91-80788 80788
Website: www.livasahospitals.com

Call +91-80788 80788 to schedule a CAD evaluation or second opinion at Livasa Hospital.