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Types of cardiovascular disease
A direct consequence of having hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia is the emergence of some form of cardiovascular disease. But what exactly are cardiovascular diseases? On this note brindaré you detailed information about this issue, to understand the importance of preventing and have a better quality of life.

Although the data of international organizations are often alarming, as the population is and will be affected by some form of cardiovascular disease, this situation can be reversed, if it is to raise awareness about the severity of cardiovascular disease and how to prevent them.

To begin, the best way to prevent is reporting, so it is necessary to know what cardiovascular disease is.

* Cardiovascular disease brought a number of diseases that primarily affect the heart and all your blood vessels.

Types of cardiovascular disease

* Coronary heart disease: A disease that affects the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle or myocardium.
* Rheumatic heart disease: are lesions of the myocardium and heart valves caused by rheumatic fever (a disease caused by bacteria called streptococcus)
* congenital heart disease: heart malformations are present at birth.
* Cerebrovascular Diseases: Diseases that affect blood vessels supplying the brain.
* Peripheral arterial disease: A disease of blood vessels that supply the upper and lower limbs.
* Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: There are blood clots (thrombi) in the veins of the legs, which can break off and clog the blood vessels of the heart and lungs.

The most common cause of the occurrence of acute episodes of myocardial infarction and / or stroke is the appearance of plaques on the inner wall of the arteries. Event produced by an increase in cholesterol and triglycerides.

Taking preventive measures, this case can be reduced or eliminated and thus can have a better quality of life.

Remember to make your regular checks to establish your blood lipid profile and blood glucose.

Heart disease and its risk factors
Cardiovascular diseases are widely studied because they cause millions of deaths each year. Therefore, to know well the disease and how it occurs, you need to know what are the risk factors that may trigger such cardiovascular disease. While there are congenital heart disease should be treated to avoid major complications, there are also other cardiovascular diseases that develop due to the occurrence of certain risk factors. These causes are well established and widely known.

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease

* Unbalanced diet rich in saturated and Trans fats, low in fiber and natural antioxidants.
* Physical inactivity, sedentary lifestyle reduces not only the mobilization of fat tissue, but also weakens the cardiorespiratory system.
* Cigarette smoking harms not only the heart but also to the lungs.
* High blood pressure, uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to the contraction of blood vessels, causing heart problems. This risk factor also is closely linked to diet.
* Overweight, a greater weight than the body needs, generates other risk factors that further complicate cardiovascular health.
* Alcohol, the produce consumed in excessive liver problems, nervous, high blood pressure and can cause a stroke.

These risk factors are known by the name of modifiable risk factors are responsible for 80% of cases of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease.

If we can change eating habits and behavior, this percentage can be reduced substantially. Only need to make the decision and appreciate life.

Preventive measures for heart
According to WHOM, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. To try to reduce these statistics, it is important to publicize preventive measures to avoid the occurrence of heart disease. So in this note brindaré you information about how to prevent and thus, have a better quality of life.

According to official bodies such as the World Health Organization, the statistics are alarming, as the leading cause of death worldwide are cardiovascular diseases.

According to statistics in 2005, 17.5 million people died worldwide (30% of total deaths) due to cardiovascular disease. Of which 43% were coronary heart disease and 32.5% were strokes or stroke.

While these figures are alarming, it is possible to have a glimmer of hope and emphasize certain preventative measures that can help many people save their lives.

Preventing cardiovascular disease

* You need to understand the importance of choosing our food properly, selecting those that contain 0% trans fat, low in saturated fats and unsaturated fats rich in omega 3, 6 and 9.
* You need to choose foods that contain fiber and natural antioxidants such as vegetables and fruits. In addition to whole grains and legumes.
* Reduce alcohol consumption, opting for red wine. You can drink up to 2 drinks per day.
* Replace the consumption of butter and margarine for good quality oils such as olive, canola, sunflower, corn, grapes, etc…
* Increase water intake to 2 liters per day, this helps eliminate impurities and toxins.
* Remove the cigarette completely.
* Sleep well at least 7 hours a day. A good rest ensures better performance and less stress.
* Perform regular physical activity. If you can walk every day for half an hour. This exercise not only controls the weight, but it strengthens the cardiorespiratory system.
* If you feel you cannot control your stress or anxiety, you should use a health care professional.
* Make regular checks of blood, to know how your cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, etc.

If you implement all these suggestions can reduce heart disease and its consequences, which in many cases is usually fatal. Remember that life is one and worth living.

it was always said that food is the cornerstone of any healthy body, and that statement remains. However, recently it was learned that a group of researchers concluded that fasting could also be beneficial for the body, as long as they do in periods of time.

The study was conducted by the Heart Institute (Utah, USA), in order to confirm or refute previous research that had touched this issue. Apparently the completion of a 24-hour fast to reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease because the body uses fats “reserved” for energy.

Note that original research was carried out with the Mormon community, known for making a disclaimer food the first Sunday of each month. These people have a 39% lower chance of dying from heart disease, but experts indicated that this variable cannot yet apply to the general population.

Tired of eating three or four daily medications to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke? The solution could be in the hands of researchers from the University of London, working on a new heart pill that combines six compounds with aspirin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, three blood pressure medications and folic acid in a single tablet called Polypill. This, they say, could reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in more than 80%, and cause fewer side effects than existing heart medications.

According to the creators of Polypill, to obtain the maximum benefit should be made by all persons aged 55 years and not reach that age, but with a history of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Richard Smith, editor of British Medical Journal (BMJ) described this new proposal to deal with cardiovascular diseases caused 16.6 million deaths in 2001 as “a great step. Furthermore, as the ingredients do not have or have no patent, it could be a pill for the heart very cheap and simple, “adds the scientist.

Although perhaps now we are young and have no cardiac risk, the fact is that the sooner we are aware of the need to take care of the heart through a healthy lifestyle, much better for our future.

Today, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and most Western countries, and may occur in several ways.

In this sense, the most common cause of heart disease is the narrowing and blockage of heart arteries, a condition that is known precisely as coronary artery disease “and that is developed over the years, and atherosclerosis has one of the main triggers. It also tends to be the most important cause of stroke.

Another problem can occur in heart valves of this vital organ, which sometimes is due to congenital causes.

The truth is that to take care of our heart and prevent heart failure, prevention is an essential piece: a healthy, balanced diet, keep cholesterol under control and blood pressure within normal limits, not smoking and lead an active life (avoid sedentary lifestyle) are the pillars to prevent our heart disease.

Finally, as mentioned in the preceding paragraph to “stroke”, remember a little about its causes and symptoms. In principle, it must be said that most heart attacks occur as anticipated, to a clot or obstruction in any coronary artery that blocks the blood supply and oxygen to the heart.

Essential emergency is to call the appearance of one or more of these signs of heart attack: chest discomfort, whether it is experienced pressure, tightness or pain, shortness of breath, discomfort in the upper body (arms, shoulders, neck and back), lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and excessive sweating.

A heart attack or stroke can lead in principle to an arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, causing a significant reduction in pump function. A blockage is not treated, it can take just a few hours after the death of heart muscle affected. The immediacy and the resolution on the order of medical care can make a difference.

It is not the first time that breakfast is advisable to have optimal health, and, specifically, coronary artery: a study by researchers at the University of Tasmania in Australia, returned to offer more evidence supporting the thesis that skipping breakfast not a good idea, because it has a negative impact on our body and heart.

Killie J. Smith, Australian labor leader, wrote that people who had reported not having breakfast habit during childhood and adulthood had more risk factors for heart disease compared to those that they did.

To reach these conclusions, the researchers analyzed data from a study called the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health, which included more than two thousand people aged between 9 and 15 years, at first, in 1985, and again in 2004-2005.

At the time of the survey, 1,400 people reported not ever skip breakfast either in childhood or in adulthood, said around 224 habérselo overlooked only in childhood (not adult), 515 did the first meal morning in adulthood, while 86 had not done either in childhood or adulthood.

Among the relevant observations, the researchers could determine that participants who never ate breakfast had a waist up to five centimeters higher in contrast to those that did. In addition, the first group measured levels of total cholesterol and LDL “bad” higher.

Although the team has not been dedicated to analyzing, on time, if the breakfast had to do with the risk of developing heart disease, considering that a higher waist circumference and cholesterol levels themselves are risk factors for heart attack and stroke bonding can be detached easily, and so the team concluded that “promoting the benefits of breakfast would be a simple and important message of public health.”

According to research presented at the “Scientific Sessions 2009″ of the American Heart Association, if we eat fish for the coronary health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids it contains, it is best taken baked or boiled, fried or sauteed dry . The researchers also claimed that the addition of tofu or soy sauce, low sodium enhances the benefits. In fact, according to Meng, MS, chief investigator of the study conducted at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, other methods of preparation and may pose a risk.

“We do not compare directly boiled or baked fish with fried, but it can be said from the ratios (risk), which boiled or baked fish is oriented protection while not fried.

The results also suggest that the benefits cardioprotectres vary by gender and ethnicity, perhaps due to the methods of preparation, at a genetic susceptibility or hormonal factors. Many studies have suggested that taking omega-3 fatty acids reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, yet little is known about what is most beneficial source.

In this study, researchers examined the source, type, amount and frequency of consumption of omega-3 food among different gender and ethnic groups. Participants were part of the Multiethnic Cohort living in Hawaii and Los Angeles County when they were recruited between 1993 and 1996. The group consisted of 82,243 men and 103,884 women, African Americans, Caucasians, Japanese, Latino and Native Hawaiian, aged between 45 and 75 years with no history of heart disease.

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