Heart Health

Heart disease is a term used to describe a variety of diseases which can affect a persons heart. Adult and children alike. Recent figures state heart disease is the number one cause of death in America and Canada, and in England and Wales.

In the U.S one person dies every thirty four seconds. Alarming statistics. When it comes to heart health, it's good to know the facts and stats. That way you are informed to make the right decisions. Being familiar with the different kind of heart disease's there are, is a good start.

Coronary Heart Disease

More than four hundred and fifty thousand people die in the US, every year, from coronary heart disease. Over a hundred thousand in England and Wales. The walls and the arteries of the heart become hardened and by a build of athermanous plaques. Reducing blood supply and ultimately can result in an heart, or Angina attack

Cardiomyopathy

Heart Muscle Disease. Many conditions can cause the muscles of the heart to deteriorate: Alcoholism, existing heart disease, like Coronary or Congenital heart disease. Heart transplant patients are known to be at risk. Certain genetic disorders can also cause the disease.

Congenital Heart Disease

Also referred to as a Congenital Heart Defect. Defects of the heart are the number one cause of death, related to defect, in new born children. Congenital Heart Disease means the heart has not formed correctly, in some way. Most commonly, this will be the valves or vessels which are not operating correctly. When one, or several valves are dysfunctional, either the aortic, mitral, pulmonary or tricuspid valves, it is Valvular Heart Disease. This disease can be both congenital and acquired. Valves can often be repaired, even replaced.

Heart Failure

Congestive cardiac failure, congestive heart failure, heart failure. All describe a condition whereby the heart is not pumping blood, sufficiently around the body. It is way too common in the West, a deadly and disabling condition. A huge problem in the UK and the United States. Too little exercise, has been directly associated with heart failure. Around ten percent of Heart Failure patients die every year.

Hypertensive heart disease is responsible for the death of too many people in the western world. High blood pressure and several other heart diseases can cause

Hypertensive heart disease. Including Coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, and irregular heart patterns. Heart health should be high on everyone's list of concerns. There are steps which can be taken to help reduce risks. Symptoms can vary, but fatigue, irregular pulse rate, swollen ankles and shortness of breath, can all be signs. Following a healthy diet can help. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains and antioxidant rich foods. Reduce saturated fats, dairy products and salt. Swap fatty meats for Omega 3 rich fish, like salmon or sardines. Plus, get some exercise!