Heart disease refers to conditions where there’s a narrowing in the blood vessels and this might lead to a lot of complications. Heart disease is one of the most life-threatening diseases in the world today. And out of 10 people we see on the streets or at the office, 8 are on a pathway to having a heart disease. This is simply because of the common lifestyle that almost 78% of the world today, choose to live.
A lifestyle that consist of physical inactivity, working late hours (and therefore not getting enough sleep time), eating whatever comes your way without bothering to find out whether it’s healthy for the heart or not, living in a polluted environment are all factors that could lead to the development of heart disease.
This article is meant to create an awareness of the fatal complications heart disease can lead to if left untreated.
Read on to lean more:
1. Heart attack
One of the complications of heart disease that involves the damaging of the heart muscle. This occurs when there’s total blockage in the coronary arteries (a blood vessel that has the sole function of supplying the heart with oxygen-rich blood). This leads to the heart cells dying because they’re being deprived of oxygen. Symptoms of a heart attack might include severe chest pain, that radiates to the left arm and the jaw, and also shortness of breath.
2. Stroke
Stroke happens when there’s shortage of blood supply to any part of the brain. When the heart isn’t functioning properly, blood clots are likely to form in the blood vessels and this can interrupt the blood flow to the brain. Symptoms of stroke might include loss of balance and coordination, numbness in one part of the body, confusion, etc.
3. Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is similar to stroke. Just like stroke, pulmonary embolism also occurs when there’s a shortage of blood supply to a part of the body. But this time it’s the lungs and not the brain. Symptoms involves shortness of breath, chest pain while breathing, and bluish skin.
4. Cardiac arrest
Sometimes people mistake heart failure for cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. This condition prevents supply of oxygen and glucose to the rest of the body. Lack of oxygen and glucose to the brain can lead to loss of consciousness which in turn can lead to abnormal breathing. Arrhythmias caused by heart disease is what leads to cardiac arrest. And this can lead to death if not treated immediately.
5. Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
The same narrowing that happens in the coronary arteries, which leads to shortage of oxygenated blood to the heart can also occur in the arteries that carry blood to the arms and legs. This can lead to severe pain in the legs and arms.
Conclusion
The good news is that all these complications can be prevented if you start making healthy lifestyle choices now. Live a healthy life by eating heart healthy foods daily and also working out for at least 40 minutes a day.
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