Impact of an unhealthy heart and when to consult
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- 29 Sep 2022
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An unhealthy heart significantly impacts your overall health. The most common heart disease is coronary artery disease (narrow or blocked coronary arteries), which can lead to chest pain, heart attacks, or stroke. Other heart diseases include congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems, congenital heart disease (heart disease at birth), and endocarditis (inflamed inner layer of the heart), also called cardiovascular disease.
WHAT CAUSES HEART DISEASE?
Heart disease occurs when plaque develops in the arteries and blood vessels that lead to the heart. It blocks essential nutrients and oxygen from reaching the heart and can be caused by the following:
· Blood pressure
· Cigarette smoking
· Unhealthy diet
· Lack of exercise
· Obesity
· Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides
· Insulin resistance or diabetes
· Clinical depression
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Heart problems do not always come with clear warning signs; however, the symptoms may include:
· Chest discomfort
· Shortness of breath
· Nausea, indigestion, heartburn, or stomach pain
· Pain that spreads to the arm
· Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
· Throat or jaw pain
· Fatigue
· Snoring
· Trouble sleeping
· Sweating
· Coughing
· Swollen legs, feet, and ankles
· Irregular heartbeat
