Coronary Artery Disease
Affecting more than 16.5 million people in the United States, coronary artery disease is the country’s leading cause of death in both men and women. Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the coronary arteries begin to narrow or become clogged or hardened. This is typically the result of cholesterol or fat buildup in your artery walls.
Chest pain can be harmless, or it can be a sign of a more serious condition, such as heart disease. Chest pain, or angina, is a discomfort you can experience when your heart doesn’t receive enough oxygen-rich blood.
If you have an underlying heart condition, Dr. Odiete designs a personalized treatment plan that suits your unique situation.
In most cases, major lifestyle changes are recommended to reduce your chances of chest pain in the future.
Heart failure sounds dramatic, but you can still lead a fulfilling life despite heart failure if you get the right treatment. Heart failure, or congestive heart failure (CHF) as it’s also called, is a condition in which your heart isn’t pumping blood through your body as effectively as it should.
Surgical options for heart failure are also available. Dr. Odiete could repair a faulty valve in your heart or carry out a bypass procedure like coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG). Other options are implantable devices, such as a biventricular pacemaker, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), or a ventricular assist device (VAD).
While heart palpitations can happen to anybody, they’re also often one of the first signs of an underlying heart condition. If your heart feels like it’s pounding or beating too fast, you may be experiencing palpitations. Many people feel palpitations in their chest, neck, and throat as well.