Thursday, May 1, 2014

HEART ATTACK! HERE'S WHY YOU MAY BE AT RISK

Bring up heart disease, and most people think of a heart attack. But there are many conditions that can undermine the heart’s ability to do its job. These include coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and heart failure.



Every year, more than six million people have a heart attack — a sudden interruption in the heart’s blood supply. This happens when there is a blockage in the coronary arteries, the vessels that carry blood to the heart muscle. When blood flow is blocked, heart muscle can be damaged very quickly and die. Prompt emergency treatments have reduced the number of deaths from heart attacks in recent years.

Men have a higher risk of having a heart attack than women, and at an earlier age. But it’s important to note that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, too. People with a family history of heart ailments also have a higher risk of heart trouble.

High cholesterol and high blood pressure are major risk factors for heart disease. Being overweight, obese, or physically inactive all increase your risk. So does diabetes, especially if your glucose levels are not well controlled. Discuss your risks with your doctor and develop a strategy for managing them.

A heart attack is an emergency even when symptoms are mild. Warning signs include:Pain or pressure in the chest, discomfort spreading to the back, jaw, throat, or arm.

Also constant nausea, indigestion, or heartburn or weakness, anxiety, or shortness of breath, rapid or irregular heartbeats. CLICK HERE TO KNOW ABOUT THE RISK FACTORS OF LIVER

However, women don’t always feel chest pain with a heart attack. Women are more likely than men to have heartburn, loss of appetite, tiredness or weakness, coughing, and heart flutters. These symptoms should not be ignored. The longer you postpone treatment, the more damage the heart may sustain. CONTINUE READING

1 comment:

  1. When coupled with a healthy diet and regular exercise, the drugs can make quite a difference in your cholesterol levels, at least enough that your levels can be considered safe. This is very much important to Prevent heart attack. I was searching information regarding heart attack on Google and found your blog simple awesome. Thanks for providing this information. Keep sharing the content!!

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