Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women and, per the CDC, each year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack.
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Apparently, around 4 out of 5 women exhibit at least one of the determinants commonly associated with heart disease, even though the condition has always been considered much more common and unsafe for men.
Sadly, there are too many Americans like my father who have succumbed to cardiovascular disease, America’s largest killer.
What are some of the most common warning signs of cardiac arrest? Some experience dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen and extreme fatigue.
Even if you feel “fine” today, you are not exempt from being at risk for heart disease. This is very scary but they often faint and then quickly recover from the episode.
Given the fact that women usually have tinier blood vessels, they are more vulnerable to experiencing complications while undergoing more aggressive, but effective emergency procedures, being therefore less likely to benefit from life-saving cardiac catheterization or angioplasty. They help in keeping blood pressure in proper levels. Each individual should work with their personal physician to reduce their risk of becoming a heart disease statistic, and each individual should be a champion in their own home for a heart-healthy lifestyle. “There is a high risk of bleeding”.
Get Your Numbers: Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose.
Cholesterol – Get your cholesterol check regularly and also eat foods low in saturated fat and trans fat. Foods heavy in salt are bad. It’s a no-no. High sugar content can also be found in processed foods and can sometimes be disguised under other names. Plus, you should include grains, fruits, and vegetables in your diet as well.
“Our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk”, said Maria Stys, M.D., a cardiologist with Sanford Health, the presenting sponsor of the Sioux Falls event.
Coronary heart disease is the nation’s single leading cause of death.
As mentioned when discussing work stress, lowering one’s over-commitment to work can increase happiness and protect your heart’s health. More strenuous exercising also improves cardiovascular health.
A common thread that runs through many Christian prayers is concern for the well-being of others. Together, we can create more heart survivors!
Bigger increases in exercise reduce heart failure.
The heart is clearly a complicated organ! Now is a great time to make diet and lifestyle changes to help ensure your heart is at its healthiest.
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Adam Johnson writes for Youville Assisted Living Residences, member of Covenant Health Systems, a Catholic, multi-institutional health and elder care organization serving New England.
