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Coronary Heart Disease - why you shouldn't ignore it!Introduction - there are many different types of heart disease that can affect a person. They all represent significant threats to your health, and in this article, we’ll be placing the spotlight on coronary heart disease. It is one of the more serious forms of heart disease and many people suffer from it’s often deadly symptoms. In this article we will: v talk about what causes it v the symptoms of the disease v some risk factors and discuss some preventative measures that you can take to lessen your chances of developing coronary heart disease. Causes of Coronary Heart DiseaseCoronary heart disease is a
medical condition that develops gradually over many
years. Arterial plaque [atheromatous
plaques - Coronary Heart Disease symptomPeople who suffer from coronary heart disease do not tend to feel the affects of it until the condition has become serious and really caused damage to the parts of the body closely linked with the heart. In many cases coronary heart disease is only found when a person suffers a sudden heart attack. By the time a heart attack occurs, the ruptured athermatous plaques activate blood clotting and the arteries narrow. This reduces the amount of blood flowing to the heart. It is common to find that in advanced cases of coronary heart disease, a symptom known as angina is experienced. Angina can cause sensations of pain felt in your chest, your arms, or jaw. Bouts of angina may occur when coronary heart disease is present and the individual is involved in a level of activity. Angina pain can occur when you are resting or relaxed and is known as 'unstable angina'. In order to treat the painful symptoms of angina, doctors often employ the procedure known as angioplasty in order to lessen the amount of plaque in the arteries and reduce the pain. How can you prevent Coronary Heart DiseaseThere are several steps you can take to prevent coronary heart disease. A very important step is to keep track of your levels of cholesterol - they largely dictate your likelihood of developing coronary heart disease. Low levels of LDL cholesterol are important to keeping a healthy heart. Eating mainly vegetables is a great way of lessening your chances of developing coronary heart disease – statistics have shown that vegetarians have been found to be 24% less likely to develop coronary heart disease. Also, you should do your best to avoid eating foods that contain high levels of trans fat - studies have linked this compound to the development of arterial plaques. You can keep your cholesterol level low by using prescribed medication and sticking to a healthy diet. Another area of concern is smoking cigarettes. The habit of smoking cigarettes on a regular basis puts you at a very high degree of risk for developing coronary heart disease. Coronary Heart Disease - risk factorAge - those who are over sixty-five years in age are the most vulnerable and most likely to die suddenly from coronary heart disease. Genetics - because coronary heart disease is now one of the major causes of death in the western world, there has been great emphasis put on research to find a way of looking into a persons genetic make up to see if they are prone to the development of coronary heart disease. Chromosome 17 - a research paper from 2006 has stated that a small part of chromosome 17 was found to be associated with those families that have a history of heart problems. Nano bacteria - (micro organisms below 200 nanometers in diameter) - other recent research has been deemed controversial because some in the medical science field agree with the outcome and others feel it is totally incorrect. This research believes that nano bacteria (micro organisms below 200 nanometers in diameter) is the link between atherosclerosis, which is a disease that is commonly called “furred arteries”, and coronary heart disease. The reason why this research is seen as controversial is because the most advanced modern technology cannot find a link, and cannot view nano bacteria of this size. Take action if you feel discomfortNow that you know more about coronary heart disease, you can better understand the dire situation that it represents. Also, you are more informed about what you can do in order to lessen your chances of developing this frequently deadly disease. If you suspect you are at risk of developing coronary heart disease, you should speak to your doctor about taking steps to keep your heart safe and healthy. If you ever feel a tightness or discomfort in your chest - not necessarily pain - this is your body telling you there is something wrong. In my case I felt dizziness at the same time and needed to lay down. It is important that you seek medical advice straight away as this can mean the difference between life and death. The more you ignore a problem with coronary heart disease, the worse off that you will be from a medical standpoint. Coronary heart disease is responsible for widespread death in industrialized countries so it is not sensible to ignore it. The best way to protect yourself is to learn as much as you can about how to prevent deadly disease affecting you.
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accumulation of inflamed cells - in the arteries that send
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