Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Atherosclerotic disease is the result of several factors, as well as its symptoms, which are commonly associated with somatic pictures. Also, its incidence prevails in the elderly population. Case presentation:The case presents with an elderly patient referring to thoracic pain, characterized as typical angina and, also, crises that were aggravated by physical efforts. The first tests showed no significant changes and the patient was treated with pain medications and emotional condition. However, after some years the exams showed Coronary Arterial Disease, and the treatment focused on the somatization of the symptoms of the pathology with the depressive picture. However, the effectiveness of the treatment and the disappearance of the symptoms occurred only with the intervention of physical exercises in the routine and improvement of the diet. Conclusion:The conclusion of the case highlights the need for a global view of the patient and a therapy associated with physical exercise to treat Coronary Arterial Disease.