Heart Related Problem

The Heart is the center of the Cardiovascular System. Through the body's Blood Vessels, the heart pumps blood to all the body cells. The blood carries Oxygen, which the cells need.

Heart Related Problem describes a range of conditions that affect the heart.

Heart Related Problem or Cardiovascular Problem generally refers to conditions that involve Narrowed or Blocked Blood Vessels that can lead to a Heart Attack, Chest Pain (Angina) or Stroke.

Other conditions, such as those that affect the heart's muscles, valves or rhythm, are considered other forms of this problem.

What is Heart Related Problem?

Causes of Heart Related Problem

Age

Family History

Smoking

High Fat or High Sugar contained Diet

High Blood Pressure

High Blood Cholesterol Levels

Diabetes

Obesity

Physical Inactivity

Stress

• Coronary Heart Disease

• Hypertensive Heart Disease

• Congenital Heart Disease

• Rheumatic Heart Disease

• Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

• Peripheral Vascular Disease

• Inflammatory Heart Disease

• Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection

• Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)

• Congestive Heart Failure

Types of Heart Related Problem

Diet Based Heart ProblemsThough there are several factors that are responsible for Heart Related Problems, diet plays an extremely crucial role in giving rise to some of the following types:

•Coronary Heart Disease

•Hypertensive Heart Disease

•Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

•Peripheral Vascular Disease

•Cerebrovasvular Disease

•Congestive Heart Failure

• Coronary Heart Disease is a result of plaque build up in coronary arteries.

• This condition is also called Atherosclerosis that leads to blockages.

• The arteries, which start out smooth and elastic, become narrow and rigid, restricting blood flow to the heart. The heart becomes starved of oxygen and the vital nutrients it needs to pump properly.

• Modifications of diet and lifestyle help to control the manifestations of this disease.

• Reduction of Saturated fat and Cholesterol in diet can be beneficial.

Coronary Heart Disease

• Hypertensive Heart Disease refers to heart problems that occur due to High Blood Pressure.

• These problems include- Coronary Artery Disease and Angina, Hypertrophy (thickening of the heart muscle) and Heart Failure.

• Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol by eating a healthy diet and monitoring stress levels are possibly the best ways to treat and prevent the problems.

• Low calorie, low fat, low sodium with moderate protein intake should be followed to prevent this disease.

Hypertensive Heart Disease

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot develops in the deep veins, most commonly in the lower extremities.

• A part of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs, causing Pulmonary Embolism (PE), which can be life threatening.

• Maintaining ideal body weight with a healthy diet and physical exercise will generally reduce the venous thrombosis.

• Limitation of caloric intake and avoidance of saturated fats can prevent this problem.

Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism

• Fatty plaques or atherosclerosis can also affect arteries that supply oxygen rich blood to other areas of the body.

• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) occurs when the flow of oxygen rich blood to the legs and feet is blocked or decreased.

• This blockage in the vessels deprives the feet and legs of oxygen and nutrients, and produces symptoms usually in the thigh, calf muscle and feet.

• Inclusion of high fibres, low fat and low cholesterol and moderate protein diet can prevent this disease.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

• It refers to disorders of the blood vessels in the brain.

• Atherosclerosis is one of the conditions that can cause cerebrovascular disease.

• During this process, high cholesterol levels coupled with inflammation in areas of the arteries in the brain can cause the cholesterol to build up in the vessel in the form of plaque.

• This disorder is the most common killers in the world, leading to stroke and hemorrhage and other conditions.

• A low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended for a healthy heart and brain.

Cerebrovascular Vascular Disease (Stroke)

• Congestive Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs for blood and oxygen.

• Certain conditions, such as narrowed arteries in the heart (Coronary Artery Disease) or high blood pressure, gradually weaken the heart or make it stiff to fill and pump efficiently.

• Reduction of salt, saturated fats, cholesterol and calories can be beneficial to treat this condition.

Congestive Heart Failure

Symptoms of Heart Related ProblemChest Pain (Angina)

Shortness of Breath

Sweating

Nausea or Vomiting

Pain, Pressure or a Strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly or in one or both shoulders or arms

Lightheadedness or Sudden Weakness

Palpitations (Irregular Heart Beats or Arrythmia, Skipped Beats, or a “Flip-Flop" feeling in the chest)

Heart Attack

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