Don’t treat Hypertension: Otherwise known as high blood pressure, this condition leads to the thickening of the left ventricle, a part of your heart because the heart is forced to work harder to pump blood. Over a period of time, the heart muscle weakens due to the strain on the heart. Additionally, the arteries will find it difficult to supply blood to the heart thereby leading to irregular heart rhythms, chest pain or a heart attack. In attack, heart failure and sudden death usually .
Don’t treat Diabetes: Studies have shown that a person who has diabetes is twice as likely to have heart disease than someone who doesn’t have diabetes. They are also more likely to have heart failure and other conditions that raise the risk of heart disease. This is because high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control the heart. Even a more dangerous discovery was made, and this is the fact that Diabetes can mask the symptoms of a heart attack. The person may therefore not feel the need to seek medical attention thereby increasing the occurrence of death.
Do nothing about High Cholesterol and Salt: High level of cholesterol in the body increases the risk of heart disease. This is because it leads to the development of fatty deposits in the blood vessels. The more these deposits increase, the more difficult it becomes for blood to flow through the arteries and in the event that these deposits break suddenly, a clot is formed and it can cause a heart attack or stroke.
Intake of too much salt raises the blood pressure and leads to heart attack and stroke. The raised blood pressure can damage the arteries leading to the heart. With continuous salt intake, the damage caused by the extra blood pressure can result in the arteries bursting or becoming completely clogged. This cuts off oxygen and nutrients from the heart thereby leading to a heart attack.
Don’t Exercise: Exercise generally strengthens the heart. Cardiovascular exercise such as walking or running gets the heart pumping and burns body fat thereby controlling body weight. Research has shown that lack of exercise increases the risks of blood clots, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke and other heart related problems. It also increases the risks of type-2 diabetes and obesity which in turn have negative effects on the heart.
Be a friend of Alcohol: Regular or high intake of alcohol can lead to diseases of the heart muscle and raise the blood pressure. Large amounts of alcohol consumed at a time can cause irregular heart rhythms or an irregular heartbeat which increases the risks of ischemic and haemorrhagic strokes, heart attack and heart failure. Alcohol not only affects the heart, it also affects the cardiovascular system as heavy alcohol consumption can damage the heart muscle as well. This results in a condition called cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy leads to weak heart muscle thereby causing the four heart chambers to enlarge, making it harder for blood to circulate round the body. This can eventually lead to congestive heart failure.
Don’t have enough Blood: Anaemia is a medical condition in which a person lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues. This is generally caused by inability of the body to make enough red blood cells or losing red blood cells more quickly than they can be replaced due to bleeding, or destruction of red blood cells by the body. In addition, certain factors place a person at higher risk of anaemia such as a diet low in iron, vitamin B12 and folate, menstruation, pregnancy, chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes and kidney failure, alcoholism, age, among others. Where anaemia is left untreated, it can lead to rapid or irregular heartbeat. In addition, due to the fact that the heart is forced to pump more blood to compensate for the lack of oxygen in the blood, it can lead to an enlarged heart and heart failure.
Don’t eat Fruits and Vegetables liberally: Recent research on nutrition has shown that a lack of sufficient fruits and vegetables in the diet causes millions of cardiovascular-related deaths worldwide. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of antioxidants, potassium, magnesium, fibre, and phenolics which reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. In addition, fruits and vegetables increase good bacteria in the digestive tract thereby lessening the incidence of obesity, and lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. Majority of the cardiovascular-related deaths were recorded in regions where consumption of fruits and vegetables is low.
Don’t treat HIV/AIDS: Treating HIV/AIDS reduces ongoing inflammation thereby reducing the risk of damage to the heart and blood vessels. In addition, avoiding HIV treatments that increase the risk of diabetes or raise cholesterol and triglyceride levels, will lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research has shown that people with HIV primarily have lower levels of good HDL cholesterol and higher levels of triglycerides, than people without HIV. Leaving HIV untreated therefore increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. This refers to medical conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, some of these diseases include Aneurysm, Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmia, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart attack, High blood pressure, Stroke, Valve problems and Peripheral Arterial Disease.
If the enemy sends Coronary Artery Disease: Coronary Artery Disease is a medical condition caused by built up plaque in the wall of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This plaque is made up of cholesterol deposits, fat and other substances found in the blood. These narrow the inside of the arteries over time. Treatment can help but this condition generally has no cure. Symptoms of the condition can range from no symptoms at all, to chest pain, to a heart attack. Medical diagnosis is therefore necessary. If left untreated, it can weaken the heart muscle and lead to heart failure. Physical inactivity, smoking, unhealthy eating and being overweight or obese increase the risk of this condition.
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