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Heart Disease

the left ventricle cant contract vigorously, indicating a pumping problem

Systolic heart failure

• •Have a plan before starting.
• •Set realistic targets.
• •Make one change at a time. For example, quit smoking before you you start your diet.
• •Write down your goal.
• •Prepare for setbacks. They happen. What matters more is that you get back on track.
• •Reward yourself for your progress. Pick a treat that feels great but doesn't undermine your game plan.
• •Keep up with your friends and family. Your social connections are good for you.

fluid backs up to your abdomen, legs and feet that can cause swelling

right-sided heart failure

left- sided heart failure

fluid backs up to your lungs

causing shortness of breath

Types of heart failure

Description

Types Of Heart Failure

Heart disease is any medical symptom that affects the heart, it impairs the hearts function. Types of heart diseases include: heart attack, CAD (coronary artery disease), heart failure and heart rhythm problems. Causes of heart disease may include high blood pressure, smoking, drug abuse, stress, over use of alcohol, diabetes, or defects when you where born.

These are a couple life style changes we can do to help prevent heart disease:

1. DONT smoke

2. Manage your blood pressure

3. Get active and loose weight

4. eat healthy and lower your cholesterol

heart Disease

If heart disease is not treated, it can cause severe angina, heart failure with shortness of breath on even mild activities. The risk of death is increased. Most physicians are now very familiar with treating heart disease, so it does not often go untreated.

Heart Disease in the United States

•About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.

•Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2009 were in men.

• Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart disease, killing over 370,000 people annually.

•Every year about 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Of these, 525,000 are a first heart attack and 210,000 happen in people who have already had a heart attack.

% of Deaths

American Indians or Alaska

Natives

18.4

Asians or Pacific Islanders

22.2

Non-Hispanic Blacks

23.8

Non-Hispanic Whites

23.8

All

23.5

Percentages of heart disease

• Pain in the neck, jaw ,throat, upper abdomen or back.

• Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms.

• Shortness of Breath

• Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort.

Some other symptoms include:

Cardiovascular disease symptoms may be different for men and women. For instance men are more likely to have other symptoms along with chest discomfort such as shortness of breath nausea and extreme fatigue.

Symptoms of Heart Disease