Reducing the Risk of Getting a Coronary Artery Dis
Your coronary artery is a narrow blood vessel that transports blood to the heart. Sometimes, plaque builds up in the arteries, which causes the transport of blood and oxygen to slow down. When too much plaque has clogged the artery, the heart does not get its regular supply of blood and oxygen. Accordingly, this results in chest pains, serious health complications or heart attack.
Both men and women are equally vulnerable to coronary artery disease. Family history plays a risk factor for this disease. Thus, you should ask if anyone in the family has had a heart attack or any similar circumstance indicating coronary artery disease.
Being overweight carries with it the risk of having coronary artery disease. Leading an unhealthy lifestyle like smoking can also lead to this disease. In addition, having high blood pressure also contributes to the risk of coronary artery disease.
Coronary artery disease is usually due to high levels of cholesterol in the body. Cholesterol can either be good and bad. The good cholesterol protects the nerves, produces hormones and makes cell tissue. On the other hand, the bad cholesterol clogs the arteries.
To reduce the risk of heart disease, you need to take care of your coronary artery. If you are a smoker, you can start by quitting. Also, you need to control your high blood pressure. Consult a doctor on ways to do it. Regular exercise also helps burn off fats and bad cholesterol. Perform exercise for at least 30 minutes every day, at least four days a week.
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