I20-I25: Ischaemic heart diseases
I25: Chronic ischaemic heart disease
Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease is a group of conditions characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, typically caused by the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries. This often occurs due to the build-up of fatty materials such as cholesterol, a process known as atherosclerosis. Common symptoms include chest pain or discomfort often referred to as angina, shortness of breath, fatigue, and irregular heartbeat. The severity and presentation of these symptoms can vary and they may develop slowly over time or suddenly. The disease's progression can eventually lead to serious complications such as heart failure, heart attack, and arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). Therefore, it's crucial to manage the condition proactively with medication, lifestyle changes, and potentially more aggressive treatments like surgery.
Subcodes of I25:
- I25.0: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, so described
- I25.1: Atherosclerotic heart disease
- I25.2: Old myocardial infarction
- I25.3: Aneurysm of heart
- I25.4: Coronary artery aneurysm and dissection
- I25.5: Ischaemic cardiomyopathy
- I25.6: Silent myocardial ischaemia
- I25.8: Other forms of chronic ischaemic heart disease
- I25.9: Chronic ischaemic heart disease, unspecified
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