HEART DISEASES AND ITS PREVENTIONS

HEART DISEASES

The heart is the hardest working muscle in the body.

The average heart beats about 100,000 times per day i.e. it beats about 4170 times per hour

It is known as the human pump

Heart diseases are commonly known as Coronary artery disease (CAD)

CAD is a condition that occurs as a result of accumulation of cholesterol + calcium + fats within the Coronary arteries.

It leads to sudden cardiac arrest or death

RISK FACTORS FOR HEART DISEASES

High cholesterol intake

Diabetes

Heart disease in 1st degree relative

Obesity (BMI > 30kg/m2)

High blood pressure

Smoking and alcohol drinking

Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

Sedentary lifestyle

Experiencing emotional distress or being “stressed out”

SYMPTOMS OF HEART DISEASE

It differs from person to person. Symptomatic individuals experience chest pain or breathlessness and they have a chance to receive life-saving treatment in a hospital.  Asymptomatic individuals unfortunately has sudden cardiac arrest and death as the first symptoms of heart disease they experience.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEART DISEASE

Persistent headache

Dizziness

Blurred vision

Insomnia

Breathlessness

Palpitations

Chest pain

Left arm pain

Neck pain

Jaw pain

Left sided low Back pain

Hepatomegaly

Abdominal pains

Ascites

Fatigue

Bilateral leg swelling

COMPLICATIONS OF HEART DISEASE

CNS COMPLICATIONS :

TIA

STROKE

Hypertensive Encephalopathy (severe hypertension + neurological symptoms = loss of consciousness, Disorientation, convulsions and speech disturbances)

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

 EYE COPLICATIONS :

Retinopathy

Blindness

HEART COMPLICATIONS :

Myocardial infarction or Angina pectoris

abnormal heart sounds

KIDNEY COMPLICATIONS:

Renal stenosis

Renal failure

PREVENTION OF HEART DISEASES

 low cholesterol intake

reduce fatty foods like fries and take more of fruits and vegetables.

Cholesterol-lowering foods such as beans, soy beans, garlic, avocados, and olive oil.

Boost levels of HDL “good” cholesterol by eating nuts like Walnuts and almonds but limit your serving to a small handful as nuts are high in calories.

Omega-3 fatty acids.

Diabetes

Avoid sugary foods as they promote heart disease and other chronic conditions like diabetes

If you have diabetes control it as high blood sugar is damaging to the heart.

High blood pressure

Control it as it is damaging to the heart

Exercise lowers blood pressure, and strengthens the heart muscle.

Obesity

Exercise

Quit Smoking and alcohol drinking

Abstain from cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking

Stop Sedentary lifestyle

Experiencing emotional distress or being “stressed out.

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