Prognosis of atherosclerotic cardiosclerosis

What is the prognosis of atherosclerotic cardiosclerosis?

The prognosis of this disease is moderate since the sclerotic process is irreversible. Prognosis is more severe in patients who exhibit symptoms of acute coronary insufficiency, severe rhythm disruptions, and hypertension. These complications further speed up the progression of heart failure, diabetes, etc. It must be noted that many patients can compensate (meaning their heart tries to compensate) for many years, and thus manage to preserve their capacity for work.

Preventative measures:

All the measures described for stenocardia (link to this article) in order to prevent atherosclerosis are appropriately measured for this condition as well. When the disease has already progressed, it is irreversible, hence physicians focus on maintaining the patient in a condition where they can retain their capacity for everyday activity for as long as they can. It is very important to try and adjust the living and working conditions of the patient. The patient must take care to maintain a healthy sleep regimen, to avoid any neuropsychological stress, great physical fatigue or sedentary lifestyles, etc. Patients should remain under the continuous supervision of a cardiologist.

Health News

Air pollution link with mental health problems

No proof that a mother's intake of fluoride in pregnancy affects their child's IQ

Does gluten in children's diets raise the risk of coeliac disease?

Social media use in teens linked to cyberbullying and less sleep and exercise

Promising initial results raise hopes for chlamydia vaccine

Fast food restaurants on commuter routes 'contributing' to obesity