Cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women
The dire situation of
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women
By Hakeem Al Miwat Qari Muhammad Younis Shahid Mayo
1. ** Cardiovascular disease, leading cause of death worldwide: *
At this time, some diseases around the world have spread their iron claws on people with great cruelty. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), estimated annually, that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the number one cause of death worldwide.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), as mentioned earlier, is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is not just one disease, but a group of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. Here’s a deeper thought on why this is so troubling:
2 **Multiple Causes of Cardiovascular Disease (CDV)*:
*Coronary heart disease (CHD):** This is the most common type, caused by the accumulation of plaque (fatty deposits) in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart. This narrowing can lead to angina (chest pain) or a heart attack (blocked artery).
* **Stroke:** This happens when blood in the brain stops clotting or a blood vessel bursts. It can lead to paralysis, speech problems, and cognitive decline. We have made it clear in many of our articles that paralysis or any disease does not attack all at once. When non-physical symptoms start to appear at different places in the human body, it should be understood that something big is going to happen.
*Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD):** This affects the arteries in the legs and feet, causing excruciating pain and possibly gangrene (tissue death).
*Rheumatic heart disease:** This is damage to the heart valves caused by rheumatic fever, which is a complication of untreated strep throat.
3. Symptoms of multiple heart diseases: *
The symptoms found below occur gradually, so understand that an increase in symptoms indicates the progression of the disease. A physician can better understand that a disease manifests its presence in the form of several symptoms.
* CVD is not a single disease, but a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels. These include coronary heart disease (blocked arteries), cerebrovascular disease (stroke), peripheral arterial disease (blocked arteries in the legs), and rheumatic heart disease (heart damage from rheumatic fever).
4** Cardiovascular Diseases A Silent Menace:**
Many CVDs develop silently. You may not experience symptoms until a more serious event such as a heart attack or stroke occurs. This highlights the importance of regular check-ups and preventive measures.
5**Cardiovascular Disease Control Factors:** The good news is that many risk factors for CVDs are modifiable, meaning you can take action to reduce your risk. These include:
* **Unhealthy diet:** If natural and fresh food is adopted as the first priority, many risks can be dealt with in time.
High consumption of saturated and trans fats, processed foods, added sugar, and low consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains contribute to CVD.
Several modifiable risk factors contribute to CVD, including unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and harmful use of alcohol. By addressing these factors, individuals can significantly reduce their risk.
The feeling of inferiority or social inequality has made the minds confused. The rich people are forced to go for sightseeing and walking. The poor leave their lifestyle because people will call them? Work and proper movement are fundamental to keeping fit. Idleness and sedentary work are considered superior to others even though they are all included as primary factors in making a person hollow.
A sedentary lifestyle increases your risk. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.
* **Tobacco use:** Smoking damages blood vessels and increases the risk of blood clots. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your heart health.
* **Harmful alcohol consumption:** Excessive alcohol consumption can raise blood pressure and increase your risk of heart disease.
* **Obesity and Overweight:**
Being overweight puts stress on the heart and increases your risk of other CVD risk factors such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
* **High blood pressure:** Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts extra strain on your heart and blood vessels.
6. **Early diagnosis is key:*
If provision is made to provide better and basic information about lifestyle and proper diet through curriculum or media, then the disease can be prevented by appropriate measures before it occurs. It is allowed to grow so that man becomes helpless.
Regular checkups allow doctors to identify risk factors and take steps to manage them. This may include medications, lifestyle changes, or other interventions to prevent complications.
7. **Management and Treatment:**
Although there is no cure for most CVDs, many effective treatments are available, including dietary choices and a healthy lifestyle. These may include cholesterol-lowering foods, blood pressure medications, and blood thinners. Depending on the specific condition, procedures such as angioplasty (opening blocked arteries) and bypass surgery may also be used.
By understanding the causes and risk factors of CVDs, you can take charge of your heart health. Remember, even small changes in your lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk and help you live a longer, healthier life.
8. **Silent Killer of Heart Disease:*
Any disease does not attack suddenly or make a healthy person helpless. But based on insufficient information about general health, we cannot recognize the symptoms of the disease before time. Where health A huge budget is earmarked for if people are made aware through proper awareness programs. The word that any disease can be silent/aggressive like Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) without any noticeable symptoms. can progress from until a serious heart attack or stroke occurs. Regular checkups are very important for early detection and prevention.
9** Cardiovascular diseases Economic inequality: **
Any person can live a decent life easily if there are no social inequalities. Only a few percent of people in the world can live a comfortable life. The number of deprived people is much more.
CVD imposes a tremendous economic burden on individuals, families, and health care systems. The costs associated with treatment, lost productivity and disability can be staggering.
10** Low standard of living: **
Whatever one may say, but the fact is that the West, the East has suffered from a double standard of living everywhere. Those who are fascinated by the brilliance of the West should also look at the dark side in which countless people live. No. Sighing.
CVD can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath can limit mobility and participation in daily activities.
11. ** Asymmetric Social Lifestyle: **
Desires in human life and the urge to live a wealthy lifestyle have put humanity at a crossroads.
CVD disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries. Limited access to health care, healthy food options, and preventive measures contribute to this disparity.
12** Mental Health Impact: **
On the basis of experience, it can be said that thinking, whether positive or negative, has a profound effect on human health. Insecurity is a global problem that has become a form of fear.
Living with chronic CVD can affect mental health. Anxiety, depression and fear are common in patients, requiring comprehensive care that addresses both physical and emotional well-being.
13. ** Hope for improvement: **
Despite the challenges, significant progress has been made in the prevention and treatment of CVD. Public health campaigns, advances in medicine and technology, and a focus on lifestyle changes all offer a future that reduces CVD-related mortality and disability.
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