What is Coronary Artery Disease and why does it happen?

Dr Sunthar Kanaganayagam, Consultant Cardiologist at Imperial College London, talks about Diabetes being a risk factor for Coronary Artery Disease (narrowing of the heart arteries). He explains that guidelines suggest that Cholesterol levels should be reduced far more than people without Diabetes. Sunthar also explains that the likelihood of having Coronary Artery Disease is much higher than normal if you have Diabetes with some degree of damage to organs like eyes or kidneys. He goes on to explain a very big study which reports that Statins have a very significant role in reducing the risk of death from cardiovascular causes.

Mr Joseph Shalhoub talks about how people with PAD and Diabetes may have similar narrowing of arteries which supply other parts of the body. You and your Healthcare providers should be aware of possible problems with blood supply to the heart, kidneys and brain to prevent complications.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains the benefits of stopping smoking for people with Diabetes. He talks about it being a risk factor for Peripheral neuropathy (damage to the nerves to the feet) as well as for Peripheral Vascular Disease (narrowing of arteries supplies the feet) and Coronary Artery disease (narrowing of arteries to the heart).

This playlist contains content relevant to people interested in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) as related to people with Diabetes. Content is related to the 'Learning', 'Treatment' and 'Continuing Care' phase of the Journey.

This playlist contains content relevant to people interested in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) as related to people with Diabetes. Content is related to the 'Learning', 'Treatment' and 'Continuing Care' phase of the Journey.