Studies have shown that Heart disease causes the
death of over 30% of the population each year.
Many people are suffering for heart disease in
their prime and resulting disability. Heart disease
is any disorder which affects the normal function
of the heart and the blood vessels system within
the body. Commonly, a heart disease is the result
of the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries.
Coronary arteries supply the blood to the heart
itself. This blockage happens over a consider able
period of time.
 Cardiovascular Disease - take care of your heart!
HOW TO PREVENT A HEART ATTACK
Research has pointed to the fact that lifestyle
improves the risk of heart disease. Major factors
that increase the a possibility of having heart
disease
are tobacco use, poor dietary habits which
include the intake of saturated fat, physical
inactivity, elevated blood cholesterol, obesity,
and diabetes.
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Heart diseases are sometimes
present at birth and referred to as congenital
heart disease. Coronary heart diseases, heart
attack, heart failure, stoke, angina, high blood
pressure are few of the forms of heart disease.
Heart disease is so prevalent and nearly one-third
of these people don't even know they have it.
Medical treatments for heart disease are medication
or surgery. An inculcation of constructive lifestyle
change can reduce the risk of heart diseases.
In fact when a heart patient starts practicing
prevention and moderation, he or she is on his
way to living a heart healthy life.
Learn more to know how to prevent heart disease,
heart attack and what to do when in danger.
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