| Heart disease is the number
one health problem in the world. today. It is the number one killer of both men
and women.
However, heart disease can
actually mean one of several health problems. For instance, there is coronary
artery disease, which is what most people think of when they think of heart
disease.
There are also other health
issues in the heart disease category,
including things like abnormal heart
rhythms, heart failure, heart valve disease, congenital heart disease and
vascular disease.All of these can be serious
health problems if not treated.One of the things that can be
an early symptom of heart disease are the risk factors for people who are more
likely to get heart disease. These health risk factors include being male, at an
older age, having a family history of heart health problems, being a
post-menopausal woman, and being of the African American, Native American or
Mexican American race.
If a person has one or several
of these risk
factors, it can be an early symptom of heart disease or heart health
problems.
Other risk factors include
smoking, high cholesterol, a sedentary
lifestyle, being overweight and having
uncontrolled diabetes or stress.One of the most common signs
of heart health issues is angina. This is pain, discomfort, heaviness or aching
in the chest, or in the areas of the shoulder, arm or jaw. Another symptom of heart
disease is often shortness of breath, having heart palpitations, experiencing a
faster heartbeat, periods of dizziness, nausea and sweating.The type and severity of these
symptoms could mean serious health problems.A person who experiences any
of these symptoms and has other risk factors or other health problems should see
their doctor right away.
Heart disease is one health
issue that should not be taken lightly, because it is a health problem that
could have serious implications.All of these health problems can get
progressively worse if not treated, see a doctor
.
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