Heart Disease & Heart Attack Video

The follow it's an educational video about Heart Attack. They explain how you can react if you are in this situation. Also explain what it's a heart attack and how you can avoid one of those. In addition show some of real experience of people how has a heart attack. In my opinion it's a really good video...enjoy.

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Myths About Women and Heart Disease

According to the American Heart Association heart disease kills more women in the United States each year than any other disease.

Listed below are some common myths regarding women and heart disease that are more commons.

Myth: If there's no history of heart disease in your family, you don't have to worry about getting it.

Truth:
Family history is only one of many risk factors for heart disease in women. You may also be at risk for developing heart disease if you:

* Are over age 55
* Have high blood pressure (140/90 or higher)
* Are overweight
* Smoke cigarettes
* Are physically inactive
* Have diabetes
* Are under a lot of stress

Myth: Heart disease is a man's disease.
Truth:
Heart disease is a serious health concern for both men and women. The primary difference between heart disease in men and women is that it often shows up in women nearly a decade later than in men.
Myth: The symptoms of heart disease are the same for women and men.
Truth:
Heart disease displays itself differently in women and men. The signs in women tend to be subtler than for men. The primary warning sign women should be on the lookout for is angina, which is chest pain that causes a tight feeling in the chest and may spread into the left arm or jaw. Angina is oftentimes mistaken for indigestion in women and is therefore frequently missed.

Depression and Heart Desease

What it's depression?
Depression is a medical condition that can seriously impact a person's emotions, thoughts, and their ability to efficiently function in everyday activities.

Some of the more common symptoms of depression include:

* Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, guilt, or pessimism
* Lack of interest in hobbies or activities that were once pleasurable
* Decreased amount of energy or fatigue
* Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering
* Insomnia or oversleeping
Heart Desease
Heart disease can be easily mistaken for other conditions, especially in women. Many people mistake the early warning signs for indigestion, pulled muscles, and stress.

Some of the common symptoms of heart disease include:

* Chest pain and shortness of breath
* A feeling of tightness, heaviness, or burning in the chest area, usually behind the breastbone
* Pain or stiffness in the neck, jaws, or arms

The Connection Between Heart Disease and Depression
There are many connections between these two diseases. Each disease can contribute to the development of the other, and interfere with proper treatment as well. Here are some of the more prominent findings from studies over the past two decades:
* Depression can affect heart rhythms, increase blood pressure, alter blood clotting and can result in chronically elevated levels of stress hormones, according to the American Heart Association. It has also been found that depression can cause people to be less concerned about their nutrition and overall health.
* Depression frequently appears in people who have had a heart attack or cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The NIMH statistics show that 1 in 3 people who have survived a heart attack will have at least one major bout of depression during the course of their recovery.
* Depression may make it more difficult for people with heart disease to take their medications and follow their prescribed diet and exercise routines. As a result, people suffering from both depression and heart disease have an overall poorer prognosis for long-term recovery, according to a study by the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine.

We can avoid or controlate this both disease if we do some exercise,good diet and others things that helps our body and our mind.
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Eight Steps to a Healthy Heart

Here are eight steps that you can take to have a healthy heart and lower your chances of developing cardiovascular disease:

Know your risk factors- It is important to be aware of any risk factors that you may possess.
Make healthy food choices- Your diet can have a major impact on your chances of developing cardiovascular disease.
If you’re overweight, get to a healthy weight and maintain it- If you are currently overweight, your odds of developing cardiovascular disease are higher.
Establish and follow a regular exercise program- According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005, it is recommended to reduce the risk of chronic disease to engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity most days of the week.
Have your cholesterol and blood pressure checked regularly- Have your family physician check your cholesterol and blood pressure at least once a year.
If you smoke, you should quit- Smoking is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular diseases.
Get a handle on your stress- Stress may help contribute to heart disease. Stress can also cause your blood pressure to rise and may lead to unhealthy behaviors such as smoking or binging on unhealthy foods.
Don’t ignore possible warning signs- That burning sensation in your chest may simply be the result of heartburn, but it could also be a sign of the presence of cardiovascular disease.

Did you know?

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for African-American men and women claiming the lives of over 100,000 annually. It’s very important take action in the first symptom that present a heart attack. Each second it’s very important for our life. If you are victim or your parent, friend or someone you have to call 9-1-1 immediately. It could be the best way for give some help. For more information you can access at this link.

Heart Rate

Heart rate (HR) is a measure of the number of heart beats per minute (bpm). The average resting human heart rate is about 70 bpm for adult males and 75 bpm for adult females. Heart rate varies significantly between individuals based on fitness, age and genetics. You can take your heart rate in your wrist, neck, temple, groin and behind your knee.

Normal Heart Rate

Newborn- 100 to 160 beats per minute
Child 1 to 10 year old- 70 to 120 beats per minute
Child 10 year old to senior- 60 to 75 beats per minute

Mitral Valve Prolapsed

Everything began in a summer in 2005 I studied and had two works. One day I arrived with the accelerated heart, fatigue and pain in chest to my house. My parents decided to take me to the hospital then the doctor decided to make physical examination and he found that I had a mitral valve prolapse. What it’s the mitral valve prolapse? This happens when the valve do not work correctly in our heart. This condition suffers 1 of each 20 Americans, many of these don’t know it and therefore they don’t take any type of treatment, since their symptoms are slight. Other people must be operated. It’s commonest in the women than in the men. In my case my doctor prescribed daily medicines to me to be able to control the symptoms. I’m one of the few people who suffer the condition and need to be treated because the intensity of the symptoms. This condition has limited to me to continue with a normal lifestyle (I can’t do any alteration). Until today I visit my cardiologist every 6 months.