Coronary Artery Disease, 2024

Coronary Artery Disease, 2024

Coronary arterty disease

Artist statement:

This artwork was created using acrylic paints and chalk. In this drawing, I decided to use a bright sky blue instead of a dark blue and also used bright reds for the healthy heart. Whereas with the unhealthy heart I used a dark red and the color yellow to give the heart a hazy look while also representing the plaque buildup. I also felt it was important to have the heart's shape and size be the same. This helps to enforce the differences between the unhealthy and healthy heart.

Medical description:

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart due to plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. This buildup, known as atherosclerosis, narrows the arteries over time. Symptoms include nausea, weakness, shortness of breath, and chest pain that may radiate to the shoulders or arms. As a result of these symptoms, the patient will likely state that they have difficulty performing usual daily activities and feel tightness in their chest. Educating the patient about lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, and adopting a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, and olive oil, can improve their quality of life (Pallazola et. al., 2024). Physical activity, with at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week, is also recommended (Winzer et. al., 2024). Monitoring health through blood sugar and blood pressure checks, as well as proper medication administration, is crucial for managing CAD.

Andress, Sarah

2024

Agbaje, Blessing; Bui, Michelle; Dayday, Ma Lexa; Nguyenphuoc, Heidi; Odunsi, Elizabeth; Safavi, Hannah

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Color pencil on paper ; 9 x 12 in.