SIGNS: THAT YOU HAVE HEART DISEASE
As we all know that our heart pumps blood non stop 24/7 throughout our lives. Every organ of our body depends on the heart to deliver fresh oxygenated blood to them.Every begining of disease gives you some warning signs that you should not ignore. Heart attacks are becoming increasingly common among Americans of all ages. Half of the people that actually have significant large heart attacks dont make it to the hospitals. They die on route or at home. So identifying the signs of one can be crucial.
Heart attacks in men can be more obvious elephant sitting on your chest and your short of breathe and your diaphragmatic, you're sweating, you may pass out.
In this article we will not talk about the specific problems themselves but take a look at what signs and symptoms these problems might be present with. This will help you be more vigilant regarding heart disease and identify them early on. So keeping that in mind let's start with the simple question.
WHAT IS HEART DISEASE?
Heart diseases are one of the heading health risks humanity faces today. According to American Health Association (AHA) more than one in three adults suffer from heart disease and according to WHO around 18 million people die each year from heart disease, which is an estimated 31% of all the deaths worldwide. Here one thing should be clarify that heart disease is an umbrella term, it includes disease such as;
1: Heart failure
2: Coronary Artery Disease
3: Arrhythmia's
4: Angina
5: Other heart related infections, irregularities and birth defects
Now seeing that the heart plays a very crucial role in survival, it may seem that something so serious should have warning signs. But that is not the case. According to the CDC, 50 percent of the people who die from coronary heart didn't even know they had it because of a lack of symptoms, its possible to develop heart disease without knowing it as you go about your daily life. So it's important to know the early signs of heart disease as well as the risk factors, so that you can get treatment in the early stage and can prevent more serious heart problems.
RISK FACTORS
Let's first talk about what are the risk factors for developing heart disease.
According to the centre for disease control and prevention (CDC), nearly half of all Americans, both men and women have three or more risk factors for heart disease.
Let s take a look at few of these risk factors, so that you can modify and control them if possible
1:Age
Growing older increases your risk of damaged and narrow arteries and weakens your heart muscles.
2:Gender
Men are generally at a greater risk of heart disease. The risk for women increases after menopause.
3:Family History
Family history of heart disease increases your risk of coronary artery disease, especially your parents developed it at an early age
4:Smoking
Smoking is a very important and modifiable risk factor for heart disease.Nicotine tightens your blood vessels, and carbon monoxide present in the cigarette smoke can damage their inner lining, making them more susceptible to atherosclerosis. Heart attacks are more common in smokers than in non smokers.
5:Poor Diet
Poor diet is also a risk factor. A diet that is high in fat, salt, sugar and cholesterol can contribute to the development of heart disease.
6:High Blood Pressure
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can results in hardening and thickening of your arteries, which leads to narrowing of the vessels through which blood flows.
7:High cholesterol
High levels of cholesterol in your blood can increase the risk of plague formation and atherosclerosis
8:Diabetes
If you have diabetes, this also increase your risk of developing heart disease.Both conditions share similar risk factors, such as obesity and high blood pressure.
9:Obesity
Obesity is also a risk factor.Excess weight typically worsens other heart disease and also increases the risk of developing atherosclerosis
10:Lack Of Exercise
Physical inactivity and lack of exercise are also associated with many forms of heart disease
11:Excessive Stress
Excessive stress also leads to damage of your blood vessels and worsens other risk factors for heart disease. A combination of risk factors may also signal in pending heart disease. For example, your risk of heart disease significantly increases if you have diabetes and high blood pressure.
Early Signs Of Heart Disease
Usually there are no signs of heart disease. It often presents unexpectedly in the form of a heart attack or other serious event, but there are few important signs and symptoms that can help you to recognise heart problems before they become serious.In early stages symptoms can develop that seem like mere annoyances may come and go. For example you may have..
*Heart Arrhythmia, which is basically an irregular heart beat.
*You can experience difficulty in catching your breath after moderate physical exertion like walking up a flight of stairs.
*You can develop a sense of discomfort or squeezing in your chest that lasts for 30 minutes to a few hours.
*Unexplained pain in your torso, neck and jaw is another early symptoms.
*A Heartbeat that is faster, slower or more irregular then usual can also be the presenting symptoms.
*You can also experience and episode of dizziness or fainting
Heart diseases that involve your blood vessels are often signalled by :
*Chest pain aka angina
*Shortness of breathe
*Extreme fatigue
*Irregular heartbeat
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