Are You at Threat for Coronary heart Illness?

Coronary heart illness is the #1 killer of ladies within the U.S. 

What’s coronary heart illness? 

Coronary heart illness contains many alternative situations that have an effect on the center and its buildings, like veins and arteries. 

The commonest kind of coronary heart illness in girls is coronary artery illness

What will increase your threat for coronary heart illness? 

Realizing your threat components for coronary heart illness can assist you handle them along with your healthcare supplier. 

Medical situations 

DYK? 

Excessive triglycerides are linked to clogged arteries (atherosclerosis) , which can result in cardiovascular issues resembling coronary heart illness, stroke and coronary heart assaults.

Being over 65  

Being biologically feminine

Utilizing hormonal contraception 

Menopause 

Race & ethnicity

The chance of dying from coronary heart illness, from highest to lowest

Non-Hispanic Black folks

Non-Hispanic white folks

Hispanic and Latina folks

Non-Hispanic white folks

Asian or Pacific Islander folks

Decrease revenue & schooling ranges or dwelling in a rural space

• Folks with decrease schooling and revenue ranges or folks dwelling in rural areas are much less prone to have entry to preventive well being screenings, healthcare suppliers and medicines that may assist decrease coronary heart illness threat 

Way of life components

Household historical past

Some folks have a better genetic threat of coronary heart illness. 

Speak to your physician about your threat in case you have members of the family who’ve had:

Drugs issues

Taking prescription treatment can assist cut back your threat of coronary heart illness, particularly should you’ve already had a coronary heart assault or stroke. 

Ldl cholesterol & triglyceride medicines, like statins and pure EPA omega-3s like IPE

Blood stress medicines, like ACE inhibitors and beta blockers 

Diabetes medicines, like metformin and GLP-1 agonists or SGLT2 inhibitors  

Blood thinners, like aspirin plus rivaroxaban

Cut back your threat

• Stop smoking, vaping or utilizing tobacco

• Restrict alcohol

• Preserve a wholesome weight

• Eat high-fiber meals like greens and fruit

• Cut back stress

• Handle your blood sugar

• Be bodily energetic

• Get sufficient sleep

• Take your prescribed medicines

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