Clinical case of medical treatment of chronic coronary syndrome at E Hospital

Abstract

Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death and disability in developing and developed countries. In Vietnam, coronary artery disease has also become one of the leading causes of death.

Chronic coronary syndrome is a disease related to the relative stability of coronary atherosclerotic plaque, in the absence of sudden rupture or after the acute phase or after intervention/surgery. As plaque progresses, causing significant narrowing of the coronary lumen (usually stenosis greater than 70% of the lumen diameter), symptoms may be present, most notably angina/dyspnea on exertion. and help when resting. Medical treatment of chronic coronary syndrome is an important issue. Two patients diagnosed as chronic coronary syndrome in 2015 received medical treatment after 5 years of coronary angiography from 80% of the left anterior descending and 60% of the left anterior descending with mild atherosclerosis. coronary artery disease in both patients.