Community Awareness

Cardiology and the Importance of Healthy Living

Every 33 seconds, one person dies from cardiovascular disease in the United States. The number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases was not always this high; however, for the last 30 years, the number has been rising significantly. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with fatty deposits within the arteries. This is also known as atherosclerosis and can damage multiple organs throughout the body. When these organs are damaged, there can be serious consequences to the quality of life and even the possibility of survival. 

There are some common causes of CVD that we can keep in mind to ensure the maintenance of a healthy heart. High blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, lack of exercise, obesity, family history, diet, and high alcohol consumption are linked back to cardiovascular diseases. Most of these aspects cause blood clotting through the narrowing or damage of blood vessels, but other factors can be more complicated. For instance, inactivity and obesity put you at risk of cardiovascular diseases by first causing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, so it’s incredibly important to make sure that you are exercising and maintaining a healthy weight to prevent these conditions along with CVD. In the case that a family member has or had CVD, the possibility of you also suffering from this condition increases tremendously. 

It’s incredibly important that you communicate a family history of CVD with your primary care physician or any other medical professional that you seek to ensure that your heart health is checked regularly and that you can receive medications or additional care in the case that you are at significant risk. Moreover, there are certain things that we have complete control over within our daily lives. For example, we can and should make it a priority to avoid using tobacco products, avoid high alcohol consumption, and preserve a healthy diet containing fruits, vegetables, grains, and low fat. Not only are these important to cardiovascular health, but they also have significance for our body's overall health. At the end of the day, the future of our health lies within our own hands, and it is our responsibility to take care of ourselves to ensure a long quality of life.

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