The phrase "heavy heart" usually refers to emotions. Psychological distress rather than a physical condition. Emotional or psychological distress alone is unlikely to cause a heart attack. Although chronic stress and anxiety. Can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease over time. Heart attacks usually occur as a result of plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. That supplies blood to the heart muscle. When plaque ruptures or a blood clot forms, it can block blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to a heart attack. While emotional distress can lead to physical symptoms. As increased heart rate and blood pressure are not the direct cause of a heart attack. There are several risk factors that can increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular. Disease and heart attack, including smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Diabetes, obesity, lack of physical activity, and a family history of heart disease. These risk factors are generally more sig
During my conversations with my patients. They are often surprised by 2 facts that don't seem to go together. 1. That heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the world. 2. By far most coronary illness is preventable. And you're also wondering how that's possible. How can a leading cause of death and disability be preventable yet? Remain a leading cause of death and disability? The answer is of course complicated, but here is why we cannot rely on others to take care of our heart health. We have to do it ourselves. Lose the war We are losing the war on heart disease. Sure, we have wonderful procedures and drugs, but they can only do so much. Coronary illness stays the main source of death and inability around the world. What's particularly on about this is that we know exactly how to keep your heart healthy. Follow the 7 aspects of common sense and your risk of heart disease will reduce by 80%. Indeed, 80%! And the benefits don't stop a