Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Let’s Identify the Risk Factors of Heart Attacks to Cure it

Heart attack is also known as permanent damage to the heart muscle. Before someone become a victim, Know and identify the risk factors associated with heart attacks it to prevent it is really very beneficial for his/her. As we all know that “Prevention is better than Cure.”

Diabetes is a risk factor of heart attack and stroke. People with diabetes have other health problems that increase the chances of heart attacks. High blood glucose levels over time can damage blood vessels, which results in thicker and less elastic blood vessel walls and makes it more difficult for the blood to pass through.

Women who have high blood pressure, metabolic syndromes, high cholesterol levels, smoke, family history of heart disease and who had their ovaries removed are prone to develop the heart attack.

People with high blood pressure are more likely to develop heart diseases because it puts added force against the artery walls. This extra pressure can damage the arteries. These damaged arteries become narrow and harden by fatty deposits.

Damaged arteries cannot supply enough oxygen to the other parts of the body. Therefore, high blood pressure can increase the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

Sleeping seven to eight hours is important for a healthy heart. Control your glucose levels to prevent damage to the blood vessels. Control high blood pressure with lifestyle modifications. Follow a diet rich fruits and vegetables. Watch carefully the intake of types of fat that you are taking in your diet. Lower your intake of salt.

 
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