Effects of Heart Disease

At first, it is hard to realize that you are developing heart disease. You can�t see or feel the plaque build on the walls of your arteries. When this builds up effects the flow of your blood the results can be very serious. Angina occurs when the arteries that supply blood are severely blocked. Although scary, angina does not cause any permanent damage. An attack occurs when the arteries that supply blood are completely blocked. An attack causes permanent damage and can be fatal.

symptoms:

Unusual chest pain, pressure or burning which may spread into left or right arm, neck, back or jaw, Sweating as well as feeling nausea (feeling like you are going to throw up), Dizziness, Shortness of breath.

How to Avoid heart disease:

Uncontrollable Risk Factors like aging. Everyone's risk grows with the age. By age of 50 a woman's risk of an attack is equal to that of a man and her survival rate after a attack is significantly less than a man's. Genetics history of coronary disease means you may be predisposed to the disease. If your mother or sister had coronary disease then chances are that you will as well. In fact if anyone in your immediate family suffers from th disease, use it as a wake up call to keep a closer eye on your health. Women with diabetes have a significantly higher risk for this disease.

Effects can be controlled:

Smoking is absolutely the worst thing you can do to yourself. It weakens your heart constricts your arteries and causes higher blood pressure. Smoking kills. Being overweight/obese is another serious risk factor that you can do something about. About 65 percent of women are overweight and nearly 35 percent are obese. With increase in weight comes an increase in the likelihood of coronary disease. Nearly one-third of adult women develop high blood pressure, which if left uncontrolled can cause heart failure. Have your blood pressure checked regularly and take every measure to keep it normal. High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) clog your arteries and lead to attacks. Keep your cholesterol in check. Get up and engage in some physical activity about 30 minutes each day or three to four times a week. Try brisk walking, bicycling, a treadmill - just get moving. You need a heart-healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. That means lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.