According to the
American Heart Association, heart attack warning signs involve discomfort in
the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes (or that goes away
and comes back). They describe it like an “uncomfortable pressure, squeezing,
fullness or pain.” Signs can also
include discomfort in other areas of the upper body such as one or both arms,
the back, neck, jaw or stomach. Other
symptoms may include shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or
lightheadedness. As heart disease is the
number one killer for both men and women in the U.S. as well as globally, it is
important to know the facts and a great resource for up-to-date information is
the American Heart Association’s website.
The site has lots
of current information on the causes and treatment for atherosclerosis, which
is the disease that develops when plaque builds up inside the arteries. Once plaque has built up and narrowed the
arteries, it is more difficult for the blood to flow through and increases the
chance of a blood clot forming that can stop blood from flowing
altogether. Atherosclerosis is one of
the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral vascular
disease.
Ischemic strokes
are the most common type of strokes and occur when a blood vessel that feeds
the brain is blocked (typically from a blood clot). Hemorrhagic strokes are caused when weakened
blood vessels rupture. There are two
types of weakened blood vessels that are typically responsible: aneurysms and
arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
Congestive heart
failure occurs when the heart is not pumping blood as effectively as it should,
and thus, not meeting the body’s blood and oxygen needs. It is one of the most common causes of
hospitalization in adults 65 years
and older. Treatment includes
medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
If left untreated, the problem can worsen.
Our post is for information purposes only and not
a substitute for seeking medical advice from your health care provider.
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Source:heart.org/HEARTORG/Caregiver/Resources/WhatisCardiovascularDisease/What-is-Cardiovascular-Disease_UCM_301852_Article.jsp#
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