The plate atheroma

The plate atheroma is a deposit of fat, they are deposited gradually in the lining of arteries that eventually clogging. The formation mechanisms of the panel are very complex but the factors that promote its appearance are well known. Cholesterol, smoking, obesity and physical inactivity are the main culprits but add to that list alcohol, diabetes and hypertension. Of course, the more you combine those factors more likely to develop a major problem. It is also known as angina is a disease affecting more men than women whose frequency increases with age.

The test of the bicycle

If you felt pain or discomfort in the chest during an effort or if one wishes to resume a sports activity, it is imperative to consult a cardiologist. The latter will, if he thinks fit, pass a stress test to assess the state of the heart. Connected to electrodes that record heart rate, the person must pedal. This review will enable the cardiologist to determine the health of the heart. If in doubt, other tests can be prescribed as an electrocardiogram monitoring over 24 hours. It is also possible to practice or a coronary scan that shows the coronary arteries. The doctor can see the presence of atheroma plate and possibly practice dilation of the artery.