Cardiovascular disease - Optimal Hormone Solutions

What is cardiovascular disease?

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. It is an umbrella term that encompasses multiple types of heart and circulatory system disorders. Some of the most common types of cardiovascular disease include:

• Coronary artery disease: Damage to the major blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. This can lead to heart attack.
• Heart failure: When the heart is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen to meet the body's needs. This makes it harder to carry out daily activities.
• Arrhythmia: Abnormal heart rhythms that can be too fast, slow, or irregular. This disrupts blood flow.
• Heart valve problems: Defective valves that fail to open and close properly, forcing the heart to work harder.

What causes cardiovascular disease?

There are both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for CVD:

• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity
• Unhealthy diet
• Genetics and family history (non-modifiable)

How can cardiovascular disease be prevented and managed?

Lifestyle changes and medications can help prevent and manage many types of cardiovascular disease by addressing risk factors:

• Healthy diet: Limit salt, sugar, processed foods. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains.
• Exercise: 150 minutes per week of moderate activity.
• Don't smoke
• Maintain healthy weight
• Manage conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure
• Take medications as prescribed to manage cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.

In some advanced cases, procedures like bypass surgery, stents, or valve repair may be necessary.

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