In the chambers of our beating core,
Lies a tale of struggle, a story to explore.
Where arteries wind, and plaque may grow,
Myocardial ischemia, a silent foe.
A dance of vessels, a symphony of blood,
Oxygen-rich, through arteries it floods.
But when narrow paths impede its flow,
The heart’s song falters, its rhythm slowed.
Coronary highways, now blocked and strained,
By atherosclerosis, its presence feigned.
Angina whispers, a discomfort deep,
As oxygen’s shortage makes its keep.
Yet in the shadows, a darker plight,
Where blockades reign, and days turn night.
Myocardial infarction, a harrowing tale,
Where heart and health begin to pale.
High pressures mount, cholesterol’s hold,
Smoking, diabetes, stories untold.
Obesity looms, with its heavy weight,
A family legacy, sealing fate.
But amidst the gloom, a beacon’s light,
Lifestyle changes, a path to fight.
Healthy diets, exercise, their might profound,
In the battle against this silent sound.
Medications stand, guardians strong,
Antiplatelets, statins, they belong.
Beta-blockers soothe, as warriors brave,
Against this foe, they aim to save.
And when the need arises, procedures soar,
Angioplasty, bypass, they open the door.
To restore the flow, to heal the heart,
In the quest to mend, to play their part.
Myocardial ischemia, a journey told,
In vessels narrow, in hearts of gold.
With knowledge as armor, and hope as guide,
We walk this path, side by side.
