What are heart diseases?
A number of
diseases that affects the heart and vessels of heart are called as heart diseases.
They
include,
Coronary
artery disease (CAD)
is the most common type and is the leading cause of heart attacks. When you
have CAD, your arteries become hard and narrow. Blood has a hard time getting
to the heart, so the heart does not get all the blood it needs.
CAD can cause
· Angina -
Angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when the heart does not get
enough blood.
·
Heart attack.
A heart attack occurs when an artery is severely or completely blocked.
Heart
failure occurs when
the heart is not able to pump blood through the body as well as it should.
Heart
arrhythmias are
changes in the beat of the heart.
Unexpected things that can put your heart at danger
1)
Hostility and anger
Hostility is a distrustful, suspicious, and discontented attitude toward others; negative social
exchanges, such as sarcasm or impatience, typify individuals with hostility.
In a recent systematic review, 7 of 11 studies showed hostility to
be a significant risk factor for CHD. A case-control study involving
participants in the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial (MRFIT) employed a
structured interview (as opposed to a questionnaire) designed to elicit
information regarding signs of hostility, including irritation, arrogance,
uncooperativeness, and angry feelings.
It revealed that men with high hostility levels were more
likely to die of cardiovascular disease than men with low hostility levels.
2) Anxiety
Anxiety is
defined as a future-oriented negative emotion resulting from perceived threat
and accompanied by perceived lack of control and lack of predictability.
Some
interesting epidemiologic studies have indicated that anxiety may predict new acute
coronary syndrome (ACS) events
3) Poor dental hygiene
Observational studies have shown that people
with heart diseases have poor dental hygiene. The relationship between this is
unknown.
Good dental
hygiene is important, particularly if you have been diagnosed with a heart
murmur. So, take care of your teeth by brushing and flossing daily and visiting
the dentist regularly.
4) Polluted air
Studies have shown that polluted air can put
your heart at risk. So limit your outdoor exercises during rush hours
5) Lack of sleep:
Unrefreshing
sleep contribute to lot of things like heart disease, obesity, high blood
pressure rtc
It is very
important to get a good night rest and good sleep.
6) Noise pollution:
You
may benefit from scheduling some quiet time if you live or work in a noisy
environment. One study suggests louder traffic is connected to a higher risk of
stroke.
Women who have migraines with aura (visual
disturbances like flashing lights) are at a slightly higher risk for heart
disease.
8) Sleep apnea:
Stoppage of
breathing during sleep is sleep apnea. Obesity can be one of the good reasons
for it.
A study shows that In middle-aged to older
individuals, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) severity is independently associated
with higher levels of hs-TnT, suggesting that subclinical myocardial injury may
play a role in the association between OSA and risk of heart failure. OSA was
not associated with NT-proBNP levels after adjusting for multiple possible
confounders.
9) Autoimmune diseases:
Having rheumatoidarthritis or
another autoimmune disease is a risk factor, as inflammation helps develop
plaque that blocks arteries.
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