The risk of heart disease has been increasing rapidly in the last few years. It is one of the leading causes of death globally. Health experts say that everyone should be careful about heart health. Disturbances in diet and lifestyle are increasing this risk even further. Health experts say blockage in the heart and arteries is being seen as a factor in the increasing problems of heart attacks.
Due to blockage or any kind of obstruction in the arteries carrying blood to the heart, the speed of blood reaching the heart may reduce. There is a risk of muscle damage due to this. In case of interruption of blood circulation to the heart, the heart has to work harder due to which there can be a risk of many serious problems related to it.
Why does blockage occur in the heart and arteries?
The most common cause of heart block is heart attack. Diseases related to the heart muscle (called cardiomyopathy), heart valve disease, and problems with the heart's structure can also cause heart blockage.
The main cause of blockage in the arteries of the heart is considered to be the problem of plaque formation in the arteries. Due to the formation of plaque in the arteries, blood circulation can be affected, due to which there can be a risk of many serious health problems.
Identifying signs of heart blockage
Coronary artery disease and blockage in the arteries can cause many types of problems. Often symptoms are not obvious in the early stages. However, as the problem of blockage increases, many problems related to it start occurring. It is important to keep paying serious attention to some signs.
Chest pain (angina) or feeling of pressure.
Persistent fatigue and weakness.
Fast or irregular heartbeat.
Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Swelling in arms or legs.
The condition of blockage in the arteries becomes known only when a heart attack occurs.
Such people should take special care
Health experts say some people may have a higher risk of heart and artery blockage, so it is important to know about the risk factors and keep preventing them. The risk of blockage has been seen to be higher in people whose mother has an autoimmune disease like lupus. Apart from this, aging, the problem of coronary artery disease, or heart valve problems can also increase blockage.
What do health experts say?
Health experts say, by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can reduce heart-related problems. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep every night, taking stress-reducing measures, and avoiding alcohol and smoking can help prevent heart problems and reduce the problems of blockage. Since even young people are becoming victims of heart attacks, everyone needs to be careful about heart problems.
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