The term "heart disease" is often used interchangeably with the term "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as those that affect your heart's muscle, valves or rhythm, also are considered forms of heart disease.
Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices.
Symptoms of Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, heart attack -- each type of heart
problem requires different treatment but may share similar warning
signs. It is important to see your doctor so that you can receive a
correct diagnosis and prompt treatment.
Learn to recognize the symptoms that may signal heart disease. Call your doctor if you begin to have new symptoms or if they become more frequent or severe.
Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease
The most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina, or chest pain.
Angina can be described as a discomfort, heaviness, pressure, aching,
burning, fullness, squeezing, or painful feeling in your chest. It can
be mistaken for indigestion or heartburn. Angina may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw, or back.
Other symptoms of coronary artery disease include:
- Shortness of breath
- Palpitations (irregular heart beats, or a "flip-flop" feeling in your chest)
- A faster heartbeat
- Weakness or dizziness
- Nausea
- Sweating
Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Symptoms of a heart attack can include:
- Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm, or below the breastbone
- Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat, or arm
- Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (may feel like heartburn)
- Sweating, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness
- Extreme weakness, anxiety, or shortness of breath
- Rapid or irregular heartbeats
During a heart attack, symptoms typically last 30 minutes or longer and are not relieved by rest or oral medications. Initial symptoms may start as a mild discomfort that progresses to significant pain.
Some people have a heart attack without having any symptoms, which is known as a "silent" myocardial infarction (MI). It occurs more often in people with diabetes.
If you think you are having a heart attack, DO NOT
DELAY. Call for emergency help (dial 911 in most areas). Immediate
treatment of a heart attack is very important to lessen the amount of
damage to your heart.
Symptoms of Arrhythmias
When symptoms of arrhythmias, or an abnormal heart rhythm, are present, they may include:
- Palpitations (a feeling of skipped heart beats, fluttering or "flip-flops" in your chest)
- Pounding in your chest
- Dizziness or feeling light-headed
- Fainting
- Shortness of breath
- Chest discomfort
Weakness or fatigue (feeling very tired) HEALTHY HEART DIET PLAN....
Do you want to adopt a heart-healthy diet, but aren't sure where to start? One way to begin is to create a daily meal plan that emphasizes vegetables, fruits and whole grains and limits high-fat foods (such as red meat, cheese and baked goods) and high-sodium foods (such as canned or processed foods).
Below are two days' worth of heart-healthy menus. Use them as examples of heart-healthy eating.
Day 1 menu
Breakfast
1 cup cooked oatmeal, sprinkled with 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 banana
1 cup skim milk
Lunch
1 cup low-fat (1 percent or lower) plain yogurt with 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
1/2 cup peach halves, canned in juice
5 Melba toast crackers
1 cup raw broccoli and cauliflower
2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese, plain or vegetable flavor (as a spread for crackers or vegetable dip)
Sparkling water
Dinner
Grilled turkey burger (4 ounces) with a whole-grain bun
1/2 cup green beans with 1 tablespoon toasted almonds
2 cups mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons low-fat salad dressing
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
1 cup skim milk
1 small orange
Snack
1 cup skim milk
9 animal crackers
Day 1 nutrient analysis Calories 1,557 Total fat 45 g Saturated fat 10 g Monounsaturated fat 15 g Cholesterol 89 mg Sodium 1,462 mg Total carbohydrate 218 g Dietary fiber 25 g Protein 82 g Day 2 menu
Breakfast
1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt, topped with 3/4 cup blueberries
3/4 cup calcium-fortified orange juice
Lunch
1 whole-wheat pita stuffed with 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup sliced tomato, 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers, 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese and 1 tablespoon reduced-fat ranch dressing
1 kiwi
1 cup skim milk
Dinner
Chicken stir-fry with eggplant and basil
1 cup brown rice with 1 tablespoon chopped dried apricots
1 cup steamed broccoli
4 ounces red wine or concord grape juice
Snack
3 graham cracker squares
1 cup fat-free frozen yogurt
On both days, if you're thirsty, drink water as a calorie-free way to hydrate.Day 2 nutrient analysis Calories 1,564 Total fat 23 g Saturated fat 9 g Monounsaturated fat 6 g Cholesterol 84 mg Sodium 1,418 mg Total carbohydrate 262 g Dietary fiber 24 g Protein 67 g
Natural Home Remedies To Cure All Heart Diseases.
Coenzyme Q10
CoenzymeQ10, or CoQ10, (sometimes called ubiquinone) is an important chemical that plays a crucial role in cells’ ability to extract energy from food. Although it’s produced naturally, and is found throughout the body, levels of this widespread cofactor tend to decline with age. Ample evidence shows that CoQ10 is depleted by statin drugs, which are widely prescribed to lower cholesterol levels. As a result, the people who need CoQ10 the most—people at risk for heart disease due to high cholesterol levels—are also at increased risk of suffering from dangerously low levels of this crucial chemical.Because the heart is the hardest-working muscle of all, it’s essential that the heart has access to a constant supply of CoQ10 so it can readily generate the energy required to do its vital work. One of the potentially serious side effects of statin therapy, a muscle-wasting condition called rhabdomyolysis, may be directly lined to statin-induced depletion of CoQ10. Therefore, anyone taking a statin drug should also consider supplementing with CoQ10.
Studies have shown that supplementation with CoQ10 independently lowers blood pressure, while simultaneously helping the heart to function, especially among people suffering from cardiovascular disease, through its actions as an energy cofactor, and by virtue of its powerful antioxidant activity. CoQ10 is safe and well-tolerated. Although it is not readily absorbed when taken by mouth, a more “bioavailable” form, ubiquinol, may offer significantly improved absorption into the bloodstream.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are a no-brainer when it comes to heart disease. Most heart disease is linked to atherosclerosis, an inflammatory condition that affects the lining of blood vessels. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that help reduce inflammation. They also drive down levels of fatty blood components called triglycerides. High triglyceride levels are linked to atherosclerosis and diabetes, among other undesirable conditions.Studies have consistently shown that higher consumption of fatty fish, or fish oil supplements—which supply the essential omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—is linked to lower blood pressure, better blood lipid profiles (including lower triglycerides) and a reduced risk of death from heart disease. Studies suggest that people should take 2-4 g of fish oil per day.
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
For centuries, people around the world have consumed green tea for its purported health benefits. In recent years, scientists have intensively studied one of its chief components, the potent antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), for its apparent ability to prevent cancer. More recently, they’ve turned their attention to green tea’s ability to protect the heart. Most studies have shown significant benefits with the consumption of 5-6 cups of green tea per day. Green tea extract is also available as a supplement in capsule form.Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
Like green tea, pomegranate juice has been consumed for centuries, with the belief that the ruby-red fruit promoted health. Modern scientists have shown that this belief is well justified. Powerful antioxidant chemicals in pomegranate fruit and juice may help reverse atherosclerosis and lower blood pressure.Magnesium and Potassium
The link between sodium (from table salt) and high blood pressure receives plenty of attention in the media. Repeatedly, we’ve been told: Salt is bad! But the link between consumption of the minerals magnesium and potassium and blood pressure is seldom mentioned.While table salt may raise blood pressure in some people, potassium and magnesium tend to lower blood pressure. Studies have shown that while limiting salt is beneficial, it may be even more helpful to decrease salt intake while also increasing your intake of magnesium and potassium. Five hundred milligrams to one gram of magnesium per day has been linked to significant blood pressure reductions. Recent research suggests that 4.7 g of potassium per day is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of “cardiovascular events.”
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