Cardiovascular diseases are those affecting the circulatory system, both the heart and the veins and arteries. And although most are related to unhealthy habits and unhealthy lifestyle, some have an hereditary origin.
CVD can affect the heart (heart failure, heart attacks, valve disease of heart and heart disease) and cerebrovascular (stroke, carotid artery disease and diseases periferovasculares).
Furthermore, the World Health Organization:
• They are the leading cause of death worldwide. Every year more people die from CVD than from any other cause.
• It is estimated that in 2005 died from 17.5 million people, representing 30% of all deaths worldwide.
• CVD deaths equally affect both sexes, and over 80% occur in low-income countries and media.
• It is estimated that in 2015 will die nearly 20 million people by CVD and is expected to remain the leading cause of death.
What You Can Do
To decrease your chances of getting heart disease, the National Institutes of Health recommends that you:
• Know your blood pressure and keep control. There are now many published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of a range of natural herbal remedies to support the cardiovascular system and to maintain blood pressure within normal range.
• regular exercise yourself.
• No smoking. Herbalists, naturopaths and healers of alternative medicine have great experience in helping people overcome nicotine addiction with the use of herbs.
• Ask yourself tested for diabetes and if you have it, keep it under control. There are many published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of natural remedies to support the endocrine system and pancreatic health and maintain levels of blood sugar normal.
• Know your cholesterol and triglyceride levels and maintain control. There are natural remedies formulated to safely support the body in its ability to maintain healthy levels of LDL and LDH cholesterol, while also acting as a general cardiovascular tonic.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and eating a healthy diet.
• Maintain a healthy weight with the help of natural remedies.
Common Symptoms
The underlying disease of blood vessels often produces no symptoms, and its first manifestation can be a heart attack or stroke (CVA).
The symptoms of heart attack include:
• Pain or discomfort in the chest, arms, left shoulder, jaw or back.
• Shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, dizziness or fainting, cold sweats, and pallor.
• Shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting and pain in the jaw, or back are more common in women.
The most common symptom of stroke is sudden, usually unilateral, muscle strength in the arms, legs or face. Other symptoms include:
• Sudden onset, usually unilateral, numbness in the face, legs or arms.
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding what is said.
• Visual problems in one or both eyes.
• Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
• Severe headache of unknown cause, and weakness or loss of consciousness.
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