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Cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular disease or heart disease is one of the most commonly asked about and serious medical conditions. It involves a variety of different diseases including heart attack, coronary artery disease, angina, congestive heart failure, valvular disease and different types of arrythmias such as atrial fibrillation.Although heartburn is often associated with the heart it actually relates to inflammation of the stomach and esophagus and has nothing to do with the heart at all! It is however still important to mention as it often mimics symptoms of a heart attack.
These are 5 of the main risk factors for developing coronary artery disease. Some risk factors are difficult to avoid in certain individuals i.e. diabetes and family history (you can't pick your genes or your relatives...). However other risk factors including smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are all very preventable and can be managed with diet and lifestyle modification, and in some cases medication. Anyone who reduces their cardiovascular risk factors significantly reduces their chances of having a heart attack or suffering from other types of cardiovascular disease. We strongly recommend that you see your physician or GP to discuss your own risk.  Chest Pain or AnginaChest pain known as angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. It is the most commonly known of the symptoms related to a heart attack. However it is also a chronic condition related to a variable amount of ischemia (lack of blood supply) to the heart muscle. Please click the above link for more information on angina. Heart AttackThis is the outcome of serious coronary artery disease. It involves blockages of the blood vessels supplying the heart resulting in ischemia. If the ischemic event lasts for long enough this will lead to permanent death of the heart tissue and muscle and prevent it from pumping effectively. Some of the symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain ( angina ), shortness of breath, nausea and lightheadedness, although women heart attack symptoms differ slightly. Click the above link for more information on heart attack symptoms. Heart FailureHeart failure occurs when the heart fails to act as an efficient pump that aids in circulating the blood around the body. This can occur for a number of reasons and generally results in symptoms including shortness of breath, coughing, ankle swelling and tiredness. Heart failure is a common and serious type of cardiovascular disease in most western countries. Click the above link for more information on congestive heart failure. Atrial FibrillationAtrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. It is often asymptomatic and may occur intermittently, however significantly increases the risk of stroke. It includes symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness and chest pain. Click the above link for more information on atrial fibrillation. Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary artery disease is the main cause of heart attack and angina. It occurs as a result of blockages in the arteries supplying the heart. Coronary artery disease is a serious disease that can be life-threatening and is important to treat promptly. Click the above link for more information on coronary artery disease. |
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