Triple vessel disease (TVD) is a severe condition where all the three major coronary arteries supplying the heart gets blocked due to build up of plaque by more than 50%.
This severely restricts blood and oxygen flow, drastically increasing the risk of heart attacks and heart attacks
Core anatomy
Angina: Chest tightness, pressure, or burning sensations, which can happen during activity or at rest. Shortness of breath: Even during mild exertion or normal daily tasks. Extreme fatigue and dizziness
DIAGNOSIS Electrocardiogram (ECG): Records electrical activity. Stress Test: Evaluates how the heart handles physical exertion. Echocardiogram: Uses ultrasound to assess pumping function. Coronary Angiography: The definitive imaging test that injects dye into the arteries to visualize exact blockage
This severely restricts blood and oxygen flow, drastically increasing the risk of heart attacks and heart attacks
Core anatomy
- Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery: Supplies blood to the front of the heart.
- Left Circumflex (LCx) artery: Supplies blood to the outer side and back of the heart.
- Right Coronary Artery (RCA): Supplies blood to the bottom and back of the heart.
Common Symptoms
Because of the widespread lack of oxygen (myocardial ischemia), patients may experience
Treatment & Management
Treatment aims to restore adequate blood flow to the heart muscle. Depending on the severity of the blockages and a patient's overall health, cardiologists may recommend
Medications: Including beta-blockers, blood thinners, and cholesterol-lowering drugs to manage blood pressure and reduce the heart's workload
Lifestyle Adjustments: Heart-healthy diets, regular exercise, smoking cessation, and strict management of underlying conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure
Revascularization Procedures:
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): Placement of stents to open narrowed arteries.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Open-heart surgery to redirect blood around the blocked arteries
