Understanding your HEART better!

Most heart attacks occur because a blood clot blocks one of the coronary arteries, which

carries blood and oxygen to the heart. If blood flow is not restored quickly, that part of the heart begins to die and the attack occurs, although technically it is a myocardial infarction.

Some symptoms that give notice of this are discomfort, tightness or chest pain, numbness in the arms, back, neck, jaw or upper stomach. In addition, difficulty breathing, nausea, lightheadedness, dizziness and cold sweats are common as well.

Blood Pressure & Heart Disease

Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls, which makes the blood vessels move as the heart pumps blood through the body. Meanwhile, hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure.

Clogged Arteries

This occurs when there is excess body fluid; because of this the volume of blood vessels increases, and therefore the blood pressure does as well. The narrow or clogged blood vessels also increase, so this in turn causes the heart to work harder.

Understanding Triglycerides

In short, the fat you eat with meals is transported by blood. Medical studies show that, in the presence of excess calories, alcohol or sugar in the blood, the body converts these substances into triglycerides, and then uses them as energy. Therefore, experts say that normal triglyceride levels should be below 150 mg / dl.

Triglyceride Levels and Heart Disease

If a person has high triglyceride levels, this becomes a factor of risk for contracting heart disease. In addition, it often happens that people with high triglycerides also have high levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and low levels of HDL (good cholesterol), this is another cause of heart disease.

What Is Angina?

It is a pain or discomfort that occurs in the chest when the amount of blood and oxygen the heart needs is not present. This is common in people who do not have healthy eating habits or those who are inactive, as these habits cause fat or cholesterol to build up in the arteries, preventing the heart from receiving enough blood and oxygen.

Arrhythmias and Tachycardia

This is an abnormal heart rhythm and can cause the heart to beat too slow or too fast. Some arrhythmias do not cause any symptoms, while others may even cause dizziness. According to the American Heart Association, there are two basic types of arrhythmia: bradycardia, which occurs when the heart rate is too slow – less than 60 beats per minute, and tachycardia, when the heart rate is too high, more than 100 beats per minute.

Atrial Fibrillation

This condition occurs when the atria of the heart does not beat properly, causing a tremor or abnormal movement in this muscle. While a person can live with a heart that does not pump well, down the road you can acquire other problems, including chronic fatigue, heart failure and, in the worst case, a stroke.

Understanding Heart Failure

This is when the heart cannot pump enough blood throughout the body; this does not mean that the heart is stopped or stops working: it means that the muscle cannot pump blood the way it should.

The causes of heart disease may be very different between the sexes; women sometimes are more prone to certain diseases according to their lifestyle. Sometimes we do not even feel more than mild fatigue, which can actually be an indicator of heart disease in women.

Understanding Angina Symptoms In Women

Angina occurs when your heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. In men it presents itself as a very strong pressure in the chest which may reach the arm, but in women, it is usually associated in a different way, it is like a burning sensation with an indefinable pressure, being located more in the neck, jaw, throat, abdomen or even the back.

Women’s Symptoms

Another important fact: when men suffer from angina, they feel more pain during physical activity but are relieved when they are at rest. In women it is the opposite, they are more likely to suffer angina while sleeping. data has also shown that emotional problems such as stress and anxiety in women also heighten the danger of this type of heart disease in women.

Understanding the Severity of Chest Pain

The most common symptom that precedes a heart attack is chest pain. But according to statistical data, only half of women have discomfort or pressure in this part of the body. Lightheadedness and dizziness is also very common in women. Meanwhile, men usually suffer cold sweats and pain in the left arm.

Talking to Your Doctor

We must therefore take into account the following data: sometimes heart disease in women is confused with other conditions, so with this in mind, it is important that you keep careful consideration of your symptoms so you can talk to your doctor if you feel as if you do have heart disease.

Heart Failure & Women

Heart failure is when our heart is unable to pump enough blood to our body, or when it has trouble meeting the demands of everyday activities. Although many women wonder: how does it affect me? Well the pain can start in your legs, your ankles, or your neck veins. If you are always swollen or you always feel very tired, talk to your doctor.

Broken Heart Syndrome

The ‘broken heart syndrome’, or stress cardiomyopathy, is a temporary cardiomyopathy that is very similar to acute coronary syndrome, but is reversible and generally has a good prognosis. In general, it affects most women; hence we should take this into account.

Emotional Stress & Your Heart

With this syndrome, it is present due to extreme emotional stress that ends up affecting the functionality of our heart. There is no indication that the arteries are blocked, but the symptoms are very similar to a heart attack, hence causing the sufferer impact.

How Stress Is Associated With Heart Problems

This is one of the most recently identified forms of heart disease, and today it has a large impact. It is associated with severe emotional stress such as: after a loss, or those with very high daily anxiety or personal problems. This level of stress causes our heart to swell at the tip of the left ventricle due to hyperstimulation.

Broken Heart Syndrome Symptoms

Symptoms that go along with the “broken heart” condition is the feeling of drowning and fatigue. If you are going through a difficult situation in your life, and feel continuous breathlessness, see your doctor. The mortality rate associated with this disease is low, but it is still an alteration in the functioning of your heart.

RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE

Rheumatic heart disease is caused by lesions of the heart valves and myocardium arising from inflammation and scar deformation caused by rheumatic fever, which in turn is caused by strep throat and usually manifests itself as tonsillitis in children.

Rheumatic fever mainly affects children in developing countries, especially where poverty is widespread. Worldwide, almost 2% of deaths from cardiovascular diseases are related to rheumatic heart disease, while 42% are associated with ischemic heart disease and 34% with cerebrovascular disease. Here are some of the symptoms of rheumatic heart disease:

• Symptoms of rheumatic heart disease include shortness of breath, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, chest pain and fainting.

• Symptoms of rheumatic fever include fever, joint pain and swelling, abdominal cramps and vomiting.

Stopping the Progression of the Rheumatic Fever

The prompt treatment of strep throat can prevent the onset of rheumatic fever. Prolonged treatment with penicillin can prevent repeat attacks of rheumatic fever and stop the progression of rheumatic heart disease in patients whose heart valves are already damaged.

Rheumatic Fever Symptoms

The underlying disease of blood vessels often produces no symptoms, and its first manifestation can be a heart attack or stroke. The symptoms of heart attack include pain or discomfort in the chest, arms, left shoulder, jaw or back. There may also be difficulty breathing, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or fainting, cold sweats and paleness.

Rheumatic Fever & Women

Difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting and pain in the jaw or back are more common in women. The most common symptom of a stroke is usually being unilateral, and experiencing a sudden loss of muscle strength in the arms, legs or face.

Symptoms of a Stroke

Other symptoms consist of, being unilateral, numbness in the face, arms or legs; confusion, trouble speaking or understanding what is said; vision problems in one or both eyes; trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; severe headache with no known cause, and weakness or loss of consciousness.

Rheumatic Fever Risk Factors

The causes of CVD (cardiovascular disease) are well defined and well known. The most important cause of heart disease and strokes are called “modifiable risk factors” such as: an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and smoking.

The Importance of Being Physically Active

The effects of unhealthy diet and physical inactivity can manifest as “intermediate risk factors” such as: increased blood and sugar pressure, blood lipids, being overweight and obesity. The main modifiable risk factors are responsible for about 80% of cases of coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease.

Reducing Your Chances of Having Rheumatic Fever

At least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and strokes could be avoided through healthy diet and regular physical activity. You can reduce the risk of CVD in physical activity on a regular basis by; stopping smoking; consuming a diet rich in fruits and vegetables; avoiding foods high in fat, sugar and salt, and maintaining a healthy body weight.

Getting Strep Throat Treated Quickly

It is important that you quickly treat strep throat if you have contracted it. The reason for this is that if it is left untreated, it can spread, and this in turn leads to rheumatic fever. So it is important that you quickly treat strep throat.

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Written By-

Deeksha Kushwah