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Blocked peripheral artery
Blockage of the distal arteries is caused by arteriosclerosis, formation of blood clots in the vessels, inflammation or infection of the vessels, or other risk factors. This leads to insufficient blood supply to various tissues, especially in the lower limbs. It can be both chronic and acute.
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Sudden cardiac muscle death and palpitations
Sudden cardiac muscle death occurs when the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle become hard or have fat adhering to their walls, causing the arteries to constrict. This reduces the flow of blood, leading to a condition where the heart muscle is deprived of blood. If the artery narrows further until it is blocked, it can result in the death of heart muscle tissue.
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Aneurysm Screening: Checking for enlargement of major arteries in the chest and abdominal area.
Aneurysm Screening to check for enlarged blood vessels in the chest and abdomen area.
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M.R.A Brain scan to check the condition of the brain's blood vessels
M.R.A Brain examination to view the condition of the brain vessels
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Check Carotid to observe the major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain.
Carotid examination to observe the large arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain.
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Check the ABI to examine the condition of the leg veins.
The ABI (Ankle Brachial Pressure Index) test is conducted to examine the condition of the arteries in the legs, helping to check for any presence of artery blockage in those areas. On average, there is about a 12% chance of encountering this condition across different age groups. In individuals with the condition of peripheral artery disease, there is an equal risk of death caused by heart and blood vessel diseases.
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Arrhythmia or rapid heartbeat should not be taken lightly.
Arrhythmia refers to a condition where the heart beats too fast or too slow than normal. It can result from abnormalities in the generation of cardiac electrical impulses, the conduction of those impulses, or both. If present, it is important to seek prompt medical treatment, as it not only interferes with quality of life but can also lead to severe consequences ranging from paralysis to death.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Leg pain and calf pain are often mistaken for either bone and joint disease or neurological disease. Most people have referred these symptoms to the elderly’s condition caused by excessive walking.
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Coronary artery occlusion can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
The cause of non-accidental deaths among Thais is predominantly due to heart and vascular diseases, ranking second. There is a continuing upward trend in deaths due to heart and vascular diseases, especially coronary artery disease, which currently has the highest incidence rate among Thais and is among the leading causes of death in Thailand.
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Heart Failure: A Weakening Heart. Understand Early, Treat Early.
Heart Failure is a condition where the heart cannot function as well as it should. The weakened or declining strength of the heart (Heart Failure) makes activities that are normally easy become much more difficult. However, there are various ways in which patients and doctors can cooperate together to help improve the heart's function.
Cardiac catheterization, balloon angioplasty and stent placement
Coronary artery disease develops when inner layer of coronary arteries, major blood vessels that supply blood, oxygen and nutrients to the heart become damaged. The damage may be caused by various factors including smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and related lifestyles. Once the inner wall of an artery is injured, fatty deposits (known as atherosclerotic plaque) made of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other cellular substances tend to accumulate at the site of injury, called atherosclerosis.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
During coronary artery bypass graft surgery, a blood vessel is removed or redirected from one area of the body and placed around the area or areas of narrowing to "bypass" the blockages and restore blood flow to the heart muscle.