HEART DISEASES;PREVENTION & CONTROL

Heart diseases refers to a number of complications that directly affects the heart and its blood vessels hindering its functions.It is the malfunctioning of the heart.
Heart diseases is the leading cause of death among humans.

TYPES OF HEART DISEASES

Heart Attack:Results from the blockage of the artery.By this,the heart is denied sufficient blood to function properly.

Heart Failure:Inability of the heart to pump blood normally leads to heart failure.

Irregular Heart Rhythm:Abnormal heart beat
Heart muscle disease(Cardiomyopathy)
Coronary Artery disease
Stroke
Valvular Heart disease.

CAUSES OF HEART DISEASES

Heart diseases are cause by a number of factors which are however preventable.They are as follows;

*High Blood Cholesterol
*Diabetes
*Hypertension(High Blood Pressure)
*Physical Inactivity
*Heredity
*Smoking
*Obesity
*Gender,particular men
*Age,old age
*Alcohol
*Stress

PREVENTION OF HEART DISEASES
Prevention is better than cure.The following are some of the steps that will help you prevent this disease in you life and family

*Avoid smoking,Quit smoking
*Get tested for choleterol level.
*Put your blood perssure in check.High blood pressure is detrimental,know it
*Lessen your sugar intake.
*Regularly check your blood sugar level.
*Be physically active
*Maintain a healthy eating habit.
*Watch your body weight and avoid being over weight.
*Dont over labour your heart
*Dont drink alcoholic drinks for it is not food.
*Reduce stress to the barest minimum.

Your Heart is the engine that drives the body.As a pumping machine,it supplies blood,oxygen and nutrients to your body.The average human heart is stipulated to work at a rate of 100,000 beats a day.Your heart is your life.So keep it healthy.

Best Wishes