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WHAT IS HEART DISEASE?
Heart disease is a term covering any disorder of the heart. It also encompasses cardiovascular disorders which describes problems with the blood vessels, circulatory system as well as that of the heart. As we know, heart is one of the primary organ that helps the working of the body, any abnormality can lead to severe results, some being life-threatening.
Always keep a check on your heart
Each year, 1 out of 76 Africans suffer from a heart attack. If the health of your heart remains unchecked, it may lead to:
- Congenital heart disease
Some deformities of the heart exist internally since the time of birth. Some of them are,
- Septal defects: There is a hole between the two chambers of the heart.
- Obstruction defects: The flow of blood through various chambers of the heart is partially or totally blocked.
- Cyanotic heart disease: A defect in the heart causes a shortage of oxygen around the body.
- Arrhythmia
- Coronary artery disease
- Myocardial infarction
- Heart failure
Arrhythmia is when the heart beats at an irregular pace. And there are many ways how a heart could lose its rhythm.
- Tachycardia: When the heart beats too fast
- Bradycardia: When the heart beats too slowly
- Premature ventricular contractions: Irregular or abnormal beats
This is the most common heart ailment that exists today. The coronary arteries supply the heart muscle with nutrients and oxygen by circulating blood. But due to excessive cholesterol deposits in the arteries, the heart fails to receive adequate oxygen and nutrients, leading to attacks and spasms.
In other words, this is also known as a heart attack. In this disease, the blood flow is interrupted that leads to the damage of heart muscles. This is usually caused by a blood clot that develops in the arteries and can also occur if an artery suddenly narrows.
Heart failure occurs when the heart does not pump blood efficiently. The left or right side of the heart might be affected due to this and can cause high blood pressure. And over a period of time, this can leave the heart too stiff or weak to fill and pump properly.
Symptoms
The term 'congenital heart disease' covers a range of conditions, but the general symptoms include:
- Cold sweats
- High levels of fatigue
- Fast heartbeat and breathing
- Breathlessness
- Chest pain
Causes
There are a number of lifestyle choices that can increase the risk of heart disease. These include:
- High blood pressure and cholesterol
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Family history
- Unhealthy Diet
Lend your heart a helping hand
Reduce the risk of heart disease by taking some healthy and preventive measures.
Here are few habits you should pick up to fulfill your promise for a healthier heart:
Taking preventive and healthy measures can eliminate the risk of heart diseases. A few points to keep in mind for the well-being of your heart are as follows.
- Eat a balanced diet: Stick to low-fat, high-fiber foods and be sure to consume five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables each day.
- Exercise regularly: This will strengthen the heart and circulatory system, reduce cholesterol, and maintain blood pressure.
- Quit Smoking: Smoking is a major risk factor for heart and cardiovascular conditions.
- Reduce intake of alcohol: Excessive alcohol consumption can damage the functioning of organs.
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Cardiac Risk Profile
Homocysteine, D-Dimer, HsCRP, Lipid profile-1
Cardiac Injury Profile-Maxi
NT-Pro BNP, Troponin I, CKMB, Myoglobin
Heart failure profile-maxi
NT-proBNP, HsCRP, uric acid, creatinine, troponin I
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NT-proBNP, HsCRP, uric acid, creatinine, troponin I
Cardiac Injury Profile-Mini
LDH, CPK-Total & CK-MB, SGOT
Atherosclerosis Profile-3
Cholesterol-Total, HDL, Non HDL, LDL, VLDL and Triglycerides, Lp(a), Apolipoproteins B/A1, Lp-PLA2, HsCRP, Homocysteine
Cardiac Screen
CBC,Urine Rt, ESR, FBS, Cholesterol,SGOT, LDH, CPK
Atherosclerosis Profile-2
NT-proBNP, HsCRP, uric acid, creatinine, troponin I
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