Heart disease is defined as a
condition in which the heart's inner lining of blood vessels is served
damage that can impede the function of transportation of oxygen and
nutrition of the heart to other cells and organ in the body. Everyday,
more than 2,000 Americans die as a result of heart diseases.
Approximately 60 million Americans have heart disease.
Believe or
not, 1 in 4 women in US dies from the heart diseases and coronary
heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart
disease in women and men.
What is coronary heart disease
Coronary
heart disease is a result of plague build up in the inner lining wall
of the arteries, by mostly cholesterol, fat and other minerals. In a
prolonged period of time, these build up can block and impeded the inner
lining wall, leading to the narrower blood flow to the muscles of the
heart. In some case, the rupture of plague can cause blood clots
blocking the flow of blood to the blood muscle, causing heart attack.
What is coronary microvascular disease (MVD)
Instead
of affects the arteries, coronary microvascular disease (MVD) affects
the heart's smallest coronary arteries. according to findings from the
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI)
Women’s Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE) study, In
women with this condition, called coronary microvascular syndrome,
plaque accumulates in very small arteries of the heart,
causing narrowing, reduced oxygen flow to the heart, and
pain that can be similar to that of people with blocked
arteries, but the plaque does not show up when physicians
use standard tests. As a result, many women go
undiagnosed.
Symptoms
1. Leg cramps during walking
Leg
cramps during exercise might be caused by dehydration. It is important
to drink a lot of fluid during exercise. Leg cramps occur when the
muscle suddenly and forcefully contracts. The most common muscles to
contract in this manner are muscles that cross two joints. Leg cramps
during walking might be an indication of heart disease caused by
arteries in your leg being clogged up by cholesterol as a result of not
enough oxygen being delivered to the cells in your leg. If this
symptom persists, please consult with your doctor.
2. Chest pain
Chest pain is caused by blood vessels in the heart temporarily blocked up or by inadequate oxygen supply to the heart muscle or coronary . The persistence of chest pain would be an early indication of heart diseases.
3. Shortness of breath
Shortness
of breath (dyspnea) is the major symptom of the left ventricular
insufficiency. People with shortness of breath are four times more
likely to die from a heart disease related cause than individuals
without any symptoms.
4. Headaches
People see sparkling zigzag
lines or loss of vision before a migraine attack may be at particular
risk of future cardiovascular problems. Generally headaches do not
cause heart diseases but a sudden, explosive onset of great pain might be.
5. Dizziness
Dizziness
can have many causes including low blood count, low iron in the blood
stream and other blood disorders, dehydration, and viral illnesses.
Since there are many different conditions that can produce these
symptoms, anybody experiencing episodes of severe headaches or dizziness
ought to be checked by your doctor.
6. Palpitations
Palpitations
is an extremely common symptom of heart disease. Palpitations are
skips in the heart beats and irregular heart beats.
7. Loss of consciousness
It
is a common symptom, most people pass out at least once in their
lives. However, sometimes loss of consciousness indicates a dangerous
or even life-threatening condition such as heart disease so when loss of consciousness occurs it is important to figure out the cause.
8. Etc.
Causes and risk factors
1. Diet high in saturated and trans fat
Diet
high in saturated and trans fat increases the risk of cholesterol build
up in the arteries and accumulated in very small arteries of the
heart, causing narrowing, reduced oxygen flow to the
heart.
2. High blood pressure
Blood pressure is the force of
blood pushing against the walls of the arteries to regulate
the blow flow for transporting oxygen and nutrients to the body's cell
and organs. if plague build-up over prolong period of time, it can
narrow the arteries and very small arteries of the heart, causing high
blood pressure that can lead to heart disease.
3. Diabetes
Diabetes
can increase diabetes-related fatty material deposite in the walls of
coronary arteries as a result od prolonged period of high blood glucose
in the blood stream. According to the article of Diabetes Overview by
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) indicated that women
who have not gone through menopause usually have less risk of heart
disease than men of the same age. But women of all ages with diabetes
have an increased risk of heart disease because diabetes cancels out
the protective effects of being a woman in her child-bearing years.
4. Insulin resistance
In
a study of Relationship of glucose tolerance and plasma insulin to the
incidence of coronary heart disease by Pyorala K. 1979 researcher found
that hyperinsulinemia is a predictor of coronary
artery disease (CAD).
5. Central waist Obesity
Abdominal
fat accumulated to the central waist area can increase the production
of bad cholesterol, causing plague deposited on the inner lining of
blood vessel walls.
6. Age
The decreased levels of estrogen due to aging are associated with increased risk of coronary microvascular disease.
7. Lack of physical exercise
In
astudy of studied 223 children -- 123 boys and 100 girls -- with an
average age of 9.8 years, assessing their physical activity levels over
four days from a team of researchers from Sweden and Denmark found that
children who were more physically active had a lower composite risk
factor score for cardiovascular disease (CVD) than the children with
lower amounts of moderate to vigorous physical activity and vigorous
physical activity.
8. Family history
Increased risk of developing the disease if one of the direct family member have the disease
9. Heredity
Inherited heart muscle diseases may increase the risk of coronary microvascular disease (MVD).
10. Smoking
Cigarette
contains high amount of harmful chemical substances attacked to the
arterial wall, causing plague build-up, hardening the arterial wall that
can lead to coronary microvascular disease.
Preventions
A. How to avoid
1. Stop smoking
2. Reduce intake of saturated and trans fat
3. Moderate exercise
4. Diabetes controlled
5. Life style change
6. Eating a health diet (see over 100 Healthy Foods List)
7. Etc.
B. Diet
1. Fresh water algae
Fresh
water algae contains chlorophyII-rich foods that is a powerful
antioxidant for protection of build up of free radicals and restoring
DNA of damaged cells. It also contains high amounts of Omega 3 and 6
fatty acids that can help to maintain normal blood pressure as well as
cholesterol levels. Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids also inhibit blood
clotting that causes the blockage of arteries and heart diseases.
2. Onions and garlic
Garlic
and onions contain high amounts of sulfur compounds that not only help
to improve circulation of blood but also help to keep your platelets
from clumping together. Daily consumption of both garlic and onions help
to keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels in healthy range. Be
sure to talk to your doctor if you are taking any blood thinner
medicines.
3. Nuts and seeds
Nuts and seeds contain high
amounts of unsaturated fat and vitamin E. Unsaturated fat helps to
prevent clots of arteries and lower cholesterol levels. Vitamin E, and
the antioxidants beta varotene on the other hand stops bad cholesterol
LDL from building up in the arteries, decreasing the risk of heart
attacks.
4. Vegetables and fruits
Vegetable and fruits
contain high amounts vitamins A, E, C and B. Vitamin E, the
antioxidants beta carotene and vitamin C help to strengthen your small
blood vessels and thins your blood so it can flow smoothly in result of
lowering the risk of heart disease and strokes. Plums, tomatoes, and watercress are the best choices.
5. See over 100 Healthy Foods List), Etc.
C. Nutritional supplements
1. L-Arginine
L-Arginine
helps to increase the production of nitric oxide in our body, this has
an anti-angina and anti-stress effect upon the arteries enabling the
muscles in the arterial walls to relax. L-Arginine also helps to
prevent the build up of plaque on the arterial walls. L- Arginne taken
either orally or intravenously has been found to prevent and reverse
atherosclerosis, improving the functional status of heart failure and
increasing blood flow in heart disease patients.
2. L- Carnitine
L-Carnitine
working with vitamin E will help the body to recover quickly from
fatigue. L-Carnitine helps the body convert fatty acids into energy,
which is used primarily for muscular activities throughout the body.
When working with vitamin E, L-carnitine will help the body to recover
quickly from fatigue and combat heart diseases.
3. Lecithin
Lecithin
supplies the body with needed inositol, choline and phosphatidyl
choline that help to maintain healthy arteries. Lecithin also helps to
reduce plaque in the arteries, lower blood pressure and ameliorate
angina pectoris.
4. Niacin
Niacin a B3 vitamin, helps
decreases blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides which may reduce
the risk of atherosclerosis. Niacin can only be taken under medical
supervision because of it's side effects.
5. Selenium
Selenium deficiency will cause increase in high blood pressure.
6. Taurine
Taurine
is an amino acid that acts as an antioxidant helping to fortify
cardiac contraction and enhance the outflow of blood from the heart.
Intake of taurine will reduce the risk of congestive heart failure and
arteriosclerosis.
7. Calcium and potassium
Calcium and potassium deficiency may result in heart palpitation.
8. Magnesium
Magnesium helps to improve blood circulation by permitting the muscles in the arterial wall to rest.
9. Lutein
Lutein is one of the carotenoids, yellow and orange pigments found in many fruits and vegetables.
Lutein supplementation has already been proven in helping prevent
muscular degeneration, the most common cause of irreversible blindness
in the elderly. Study shows that increased dietary intake of lutein may
protect against the development of early atherosclerosis. It also
helps explain why diets rich in fruits and vegetables are associated
with reduced risk of heart disease.
D. Herbs
1. Flax seeds
Flax
seeds contain high amounts of alpha-linoenic acid that helps to lower
high blood pressure and the risk of stroke. Eating too much flax seeds
will cause gas to build up if you are not used to it.
2. Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo
biloba helps to to make blood less sticky and prevents blood clotting
and stroke. Unlike aspirin, Ginkgo biloba will not cause upset stomach
and internal bleeding. Also, Ginkgo biloba can improve blood
circulation. Be sure not to take Ginkgo seeds because they are toxic
and can cause seizures.
3. Cayenne
Cayenne stimulates blood
flow, and strengthens the heart's metabolism. It also helps to improve
blood circulation as well as the digestive and immune systems. Cayenne
contains high amounts of beta-carotene, cobalt, essential fatty acids,
niacin and zinc that helps circulatory stimulation, blood purification,
detoxification and fatigue.
4. Mistletoe
Mistletoe
can stimulate the heartbeat and increase cardiac output. It can help
to relieve heart strain, stimulate circulation, and lower blood
pressure. Do not overdose and eat mistletoe berriea, because it is
toxic.
5. Hawthorn berry
Hawthorn berry contains high amount
of flavonoids that help to provide direct nourishment to the heart as
well as dilate the coronary arteries.
6.Bugleweeds
Bugleweeds
help to alleviate heart palpitation and high blood pressure. Study
shows that bugleweeds act chiefly on the blood vessels, and is
especially useful in plethoric and inflammatory states, particularly
internal inflammations, and cardiac diseases.
7 Motherwort
Motherwort can be used in secure cardiac electrical rhythm. Be sure to talk to your doctor before taking motherwort supplements.
8. Tansy
Tansy is used to help heart palpitations and also helps to improve blood circulation.
Remember that herbs help to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol levels will also help to prevent heart diseases and stroke.
F. Chinese herbs
1. Nu zhen zi (privet fruit):
Nu
zhen zi is the ying kidney and liver tonic that is the significant
immune enhancement agent. Nu zhen zi also helps ying deficiency such as
dizziness, floater, weak knee and enhancing heart blood.
2. Hong hua (safflower):
Hong
hua is one of the Chinese herbs that have been used to break up blood
stagnation and improve blood circulation. It is also used to unblock
uterine stagnation.
3. Ru xiang (frankincense)
Ru xiang is
used for thousand of years in treating joint pain, alleviating chest
pain as well as breaking up blood stagnation and improving blood flow to
the heart.
4. Mao yao (myzzh)
Mao yao contain elements that help to break up stagnation of blood resulting in improved blood circulation in our body.
5. Fu ling (poria)
Fu
ling is a fungus that helps to enhance the immune system's ability to
fight off viruses. It is used in Chinese medication for heart calming
and palpitation smoothing.
6. Yin yang hou horney (goat weed)
Goat weed helps to lower high blood pressure and heart calming.
7. Du zhong (rubber tree bark)
Du zhong is consider the primary herb used to increase the yang function in the body resulting in benefits of the heart.
There
are many more Chinese herbs that can help to lower bad cholesterol
levels and high blood pressure as well as preventing and curing heart
diseases such as Xian Fu, Wu Wei Zhi, and Da Zhao.
Treatments in conventional medicine
The main goal of the treatment is to reduce the risk factors which have contributed to the diseases
1. Improve cholesterol levels
Medine statins are the types of drugs
used to lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA
reductase, which plays a central role in the regulation of the
production of cholesterol by the liver.
2. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, and ramipril)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are a group of drugs used to inhibit the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure and water balance.
3. Beta blockers
A study of beta Blockade after myocardial infarction: systematic review and meta regression analysis" by Freemantle N, Cleland J, Young P, Mason J, Harrison J (June 1999), researchers ofund that β Blockers are effective in long term secondary prevention after myocardial infarction,
but they are underused in such cases
and lead to avoidable mortality and morbidity.
In other study of "Beta blockers in hypertension" by Cruickshank JM (August 2010), researcher found that β
blockers, at least in non-smokers (70% of whole), have been shown to
reduce the risk of myocardial infarction by about 35—50% in men (MRC
mild hypertension, IPPPSH, MAPHY studies). Also, as Webb and colleagues
indicate, the risks of myocardial infarction and heart failure are
related to the difference and not the variation in SBP, and the most
effective way to lower SBP in younger or middle-aged people with
hypertension is via β1 blockade (bisoprolol)
to lower blood pressure and decrease the heart's workload.
4. Aspirin, copy frommy previous article "Heart Diseases---Aspirin: Friend or Foe ?"
a.
Aspirin indeed helps your blood from clotting. If you suffer any
bleeding, taking aspirin will make bleeding harder to stop. Study show
that aspirin might increase the bleeding complication. If you are taking
any blood thinner medication or you have an ulcer, please consult
with your doctor before taking aspirin. For people suffering from
hemorrhages (this is the loss of blood from the circulatory system or
internal bleeding taking aspirin) they would do more harm than good.
b.
Aspirin increases the risk of bleeding and hemorrhagic strokes that
are caused by blood vessels bursting in or around your brain. Therefore
do not assume that taking an aspirin a day would do no harm. Please
consult with with your doctor before starting aspirin therapy.
c.
Study shows that aspirin does not work well with people with high
cholesterol levels. People with cholesterol levels over 220 respond
poorly to aspirin therapy. Therefore, if your cholesterol level is over
220 you might need to find some other therapy to lower the risk of heart diseases.
Aspirin also causes some side affects such as heartburn, indigestion and mild-to-moderate abdominal or stomach cramps.
5. Nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin is also used medically as a vasodilator to treat heart conditions, such as angina and chronic heart failure by relaxing the blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart muscle, etc..
6. Etc.
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