Why are our heart vessels so narrow? What are the worst lifestyle habits that damage our hearts?

Heart disease has been on the rise recently. This is because there are still many people who smoke in addition to underlying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Furthermore, the cardiovascular system is placed in a critical environment due to the large number of people who enjoy fatty meats and offal. Heart disease is a very dangerous condition, ranking as the second leading cause of death after cancer. Prevention is paramount, and treatment must be sought promptly if any signs appear. Let's take another look at heart disease.

 

cause of death 2 stomach , A very dangerous disease ... “ Why are there so many? ”

 

Cardiovascular disease carries a very high risk of death. It is the second leading cause of death in Korea, following cancer. Cerebrovascular disease ranks fifth (2023 mortality statistics). Cancer refers to the combination of various cancers, such as stomach and colorectal cancer, whereas heart disease ranks first as a single organ disease. The problem is that the number of patients is steadily increasing.

 

In 2022 alone, 1,833,320 people visited hospitals for heart disease. This is a 19.9% ​​increase from 1,529,537 in 2018 (data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service). It is a disease that young people cannot be complacent about, as the number of patients in their 20s increased by 40.9%, in addition to the middle-aged and elderly.

“ The heart's blood vessels are getting narrower and narrower ”... If blood does not flow properly ?

 

When fatty deposits (triglycerides) accumulate in the heart's blood vessels due to underlying diseases or poor lifestyle habits, the vessels gradually narrow. This is precisely angina pectoris. The character '협' (hyeop) also means 'narrow.' When blood vessels narrow, blood cannot flow properly.

 

It is a myocardial infarction that can cause sudden death if it worsens and completely blocks the blood vessels. Therefore, treatment must be initiated promptly to prevent the narrowed vessels from becoming blocked. Above all, preventing angina is the most important thing. You must be careful not to develop high blood pressure, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia, and if you already have them, you must manage them well.

 

The main symptom is chest pain ... Women may mistake it for indigestion

 

If the heart's blood vessels narrow, it disrupts blood flow, which can cause pain not only in the chest but also in the jaw, shoulders, back, and arms. Symptoms include a heavy feeling, pressure, a squeezing or constricting sensation, and a feeling of suffocation in the front of the chest below the breastbone.

 

It usually starts gradually and worsens, lasting for 3 to 5 minutes before disappearing. It is more likely to occur during exercise or when under severe stress. Women should be careful, as they may also experience indigestion and upper abdominal pain, which can be mistaken for an upset stomach after a meal, potentially delaying emergency treatment.

 

Heart disease prevention - To manage ?... Foods that improve blood vessels ?

 

Dietary habits are very important for the prevention and management of heart disease. You must reduce salty foods that raise blood pressure and sugars that increase triglycerides. You must also limit foods associated with increased bad cholesterol, such as fatty meats, organ meats, and processed meats (sausages, ham, etc.).

 

Effects that reduce triglycerides and cholesterol It is good to frequently eat dietary fiber (vegetables, fruits, and seaweed) and legumes. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and the U.S. FDA announced that consuming an appropriate amount of soy protein has a preventive effect against heart disease.

 

As we age, blood vessels gradually narrow. If lifestyle habits are also poor, this process accelerates, eventually leading to complete blockage. It is possible.

 

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