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7 Ways You Can Drop Your Heart Attack Risk

April 19, 2021 · In: Wellness

7 Ways You Can Drop Your Heart Attack Risk: What You Need to Know

HEART DISEASE is the leading cause of death in the United States, taking the lives of 665,000 Americans annually. Today, I want to look at ways we can bend the curve to a lower number.

The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease. It can strike you or me, as it is indiscriminate when it comes to sex, race, or ethnicity. Coronary artery disease accounts for just over half of all heart-related deaths in the USA.

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaques in the blood vessels of the heart. These plaques are composed of calcium, cholesterol, fat, and other waste products. If one of these blood vessels becomes clogged by a growing plaque (or one that has broken loose), the blood supply to a portion of the heart can stop.

Unfortunately, about half of those who have a heart attack or die suddenly from coronary artery disease never experience a significant symptom. I want to explore some of the main factors for coronary heart disease. What can I do to lower my risk of having a heart attack?

The good news? Our lifestyle choices often allow us some (but not complete) control over our risk for coronary artery disease. Before we turn to the risk-reducing properties of physical activity, I want to suggest that you try to get an estimate of your risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Risk calculators that incorporate such measurements can help you and your care provider gain insights into your stroke or heart attack risk.

Did you know that lifestyle may drop your cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality by a remarkable 75 percent? A 2018 systematic review included over 200,00 persons from 12 extensive studies.

7 Ways You Can Drop Your Heart Attack Risk: Please fo here to learn more:

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