The heart health It is a very important topic, but we rarely pay it the attention it deserves. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women around the world. These include heart attack and stroke, among others.
Although the risk begins to increase after menopause, all women should monitor their heart function and learn how to protect it with healthy habits. In this note we share some of the keys that the Argentine Federation of Cardiology disseminated within the framework of the Annual National Campaign for Cardiovascular Prevention in Women.
in heart health, prevention is essential. Well, when diseases appear “in general, it is the product of the accumulation of risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, cholesterol, a sedentary lifestyle or diabetes,” said cardiologist Jorge Camilletti.
How to take care of your heart if you are a woman
1. Control your blood pressure, as this is a risk factor for heart disease. For that, take your pressure regularly.
2. Keep cholesterol and triglycerides at normal levels, this can cause a blockage in your arteries and increase your risk of disease cardiovascular. For that, get regular blood tests.
3. Maintain a healthy weight, as being overweight or obese increases the risk of heart disease. To do this, eat a balanced diet (avoid saturated fats, foods rich in sodium and added sugars), and perform light or moderate physical activity on a regular basis. Exercise helps maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol and regulate blood pressure.
4. Avoid tobacco, as it increases the risk cardiovascularmore in women than in men and especially if you take oral contraceptives.
5. Control diabetes, as it increases the risk of suffering a heart attack.
6. Treat stress. Practice yoga, breathing exercises, avoid very stressful situations and do therapy if you need it. Try to keep a positive attitude and handle conflicts as best you can.
7. Sleep between 6 and 8 hours a day.
How to warn a heart attack in women?
– Pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest
– Discomfort in the neck, jaw, shoulders, upper back or abdominal area
– Sensation of shortness of breath
– Pain in the arms
– Nausea
– vomiting
– sweating
– Sensation of lightheadedness
– Dizziness
– Fatigue
If you have any of these symptoms do not stop going to the doctor. Take care of your heart!
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Sources:
TN
heart foundation
Mayo Clinic