Heart Disease: Points You Need To Learn About Heart Disease by Andy Guides Jr

There are many factors to take into consideration with heart disease. One of the most common types is coronary artery disease. It is also referred to as arteriosclerosis. There are ways to recognize and prevent this frequent killer. Here are some things to take into consideration.

Silent Is The Word

You could have no idea that you have coronary artery disease. During the course of a normal day the heart works efficiently. It pumps blood through the body and life goes on. However, that blood flow can be restricted or even interrupted. Fatty deposits in the arteries can cause these problems. Gradually they build up until blood no longer flows properly to the heart. The heart cannot function and live without proper blood supply. For many years this scenario can play out - until something has to give. If you do nothing, it will eventually be your heart.

Causes

What you eat and how you live plays a huge role, in the health of your heart.

You can inherit health conditions. You can also inherit the vulnerability to develop such problems. If you have relatives with circulatory conditions, you are at higher risk.

Tobacco is a known cause of coronary artery disease. The more you smoke the greater the chance you take.

Diabetes type I and type II are another indirect cause. Diabetes affects circulation.

Age is also a factor. The longer we live, the greater the chance of plaque build-up. However, it is affecting young people also.

Symptoms

Symptoms of arteriosclerosis can be non-existent. Elevated blood pressure might be an indicator. A person may feel chest pain and nausea. Any type of heart attack symptom can mean the presence of this disease. Urgent medical care may be need, in those cases.

Treatments

The best agreed upon treatment is prevention. A lifestyle that contains exercise, fruits and vegetables is recommended. Limiting salt and fatty foods is also a good thing. Management for conditions like hypertension and high cholesterol are very important. They are also known as silent killers. If you have had a heart attack it will be very important to listen to your doctor. You may need to take medications and revamp your lifestyle.

Take the initiative and take control of your health. Learn everything you can about your condition. Internet and libraries are a good source of knowledge.

Conclusions

Do not wait until you develop symptoms or it may be too late. Heart disease is a slow killer that can sneak up on you. See your doctor and do what it takes to prevent future problems.