And the really scary part? It’s hard to detect. One doctor studied the medical records of 326 persons who’d visited the doctor within the past six months. Not one of their physicians had detected their heart conditions. In fact, 86 of these patients had been to the doctor within the past week.

Their doctors did not predict their heart attacks. And a few days later, they were gone.

If you want to protect yourself from being one of these statistics, you need to know the facts about cardiovascular disease treatment.

Treating diseases like hypertension, arrhythmias, clogged arteries and the other dangerous heart conditions will likely require a lifestyle change. But it’s worth it to live a longer and healthier life.

Doctors recommend getting a moderate amount of exercise. 30-45 minutes of brisk walking a day will help pump more oxygen through your heart and your brain. This helps your cells “breathe” and improves your heart functions. Plus, managing your weight is an important part of your cardiovascular disease treatment.

You’ll need to cut down on fried foods and other processed foods and eat more fruits, vegetables and fish.

Nutrition experts agree most Americans are deficient in omega 3 fatty acids. Convenience foods are low in these essential nutrients. Yet, these fatty acids reduce inflammation and protect against heart disease.

Studies show leafy greens like spinach, kale and nuts are excellent sources of omega 3 fatty acids. Fish is recommended by American Heart Association because they’re full of these essential nutrients.

Doctors recommend fish 2-3 times a week. Many cardiologists also recommend fish oil supplements because they’re rich in omega 3′s. In fact, some doctors recommend high doses of these supplements.

They’re proven to keep your arteries clear of plaque. One Harvard researcher found they’re the only supplement to consistently prove in clinical trials that it protects from cardiac death.

Studies show they may reduce your cholesterol and blood pressure too. But, check with your health care provider. Fish oil supplements are blood thinners like aspirin so they can affect your medication.

Your cardiovascular disease treatment will have to include diet and exercise. Protect your heart. Don’t be a statistic.

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Symptoms:

Many people with this disorder have few or no symptoms at all. However, some may occur especially as the problem progresses. Pain when walking, loss of hair on the legs, a reduction in toenail growth and shiny skin can all indicate P.A.D. Weak pulse in the legs and feet or cold skin in the region also may occur.

Causes:

The most common cause is hardening of the arteries. As mentioned above, most of the focus for this problem is on the heart, but it can and does affect every blood vessel in your body. As the plaque builds up, it restricts blood flow.

Injuries to your legs can also cause the problem, due this time at least in part to scarring. Other causes are rare, but include swelling in your blood vessels or oddities with your tendons and ligaments.

Your risk of developing this condition worsen with age, if you smoke or if you are diabetic. Overweight people are also at higher risk. Those with a family history of the condition have an increased chance.

What can happen:

Three major problems may occur if you have this condition, especially if it is untreated. You are at risk of losing the limb if circulation is slowed enough. A blood clot can finish the shut off of the artery, but it can also break loose. If that happens, chances are good that it will proceed to your heart, your brain and/or your lungs. If that happens, a heart attack, stroke or pulmonary embolism are probable.

What you can do:

Knowing you have the disorder is the first step to treating it. A variety of tests will probably be done, including an angiogram. Once it has been diagnosed, your doctor will give you a list of things to do and things to avoid.

You may find yourself on a whole battery of medications, depending on the cause. Blood thinners, blood pressure medications, cholesterol lowering drugs and some for pain are probable. If you are a diabetic, medications that lower blood sugar could be added.

If the problem is bad enough, you may require angioplasty or surgery. Angioplasty is done usually while you are a wake and through an incision in your groin. It will be threaded through your blood vessels until it gets to the problem area, where it will open it with a balloon. A stent may be placed in the artery to keep it open.

Lifestyle changes may also be required. Controlling your blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels will be required, so a new diet will be in order. Monitored exercise may also be recommended, probably through physical therapy.

This disorder is not well known, but it may be quietly harming many. If you are at risk, talk to your doctor about prevention methods. Finding it before it’s too late is the best way to remain healthy.

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Cardiovascular disease poses a major health threat to both men and women in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, more than 71 million adults in the U.S. have at least one type of cardiovascular disease. These include dysfunctional conditions of the heart, arteries and veins that supply oxygen to life-sustaining areas of the body such as the brain, the heart itself and other vital organs.

These conditions can be caused by a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure and poor circulation. Patients with cardiovascular disease are at increased risk for heart attacks, strokes and death.

A healthy diet and regular exercise are important steps in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

In addition, a new and complete heart health product has been developed that combines the known benefits of doctor-recommended, low-dose aspirin with heart health vitamins and other supplements. These ingredients have been clinically shown to reduce the chances of heart attack and stroke, and may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and help manage other cardio risk factors.