By Datuk Dr Khoo Kah Lin If you’re not careful with ischaemic heart disease, then be prepared for a heart attack.
ATHEROSCLEROSIS is a condition characterised by a thickening of the endothelium (inner lining of an artery). This causes the space inside the artery to narrow and flow of blood subsequently becomes restricted. The narrowing of the arteries causes ischaemic heart disease, which is the lack of blood supply to the heart muscle (ischaemia).
As atherosclerosis eventually leads to ischaemic heart disease, it is important to know the risk factors. They are divided into two categories. Modifiable risk factors are factors which we can control, such as raised cholesterol, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, and smoking. Non-modifiable risk factors cannot be controlled, and these include advancing age, gender and genetic factors.
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