Prevention And Control Of Coronary Heart Diseases

Pa Malick Mbye & Tamanna Rahman

Why Study Coronary Heart Disease?

Coronary heart disease is a major factor Leading cause of death in the United States claiming

370,000 lives annually. Easily preventable and controllable through health

education on healthy eating habits and physical activity to reduce the risk factors.

Important because there is a high rate of coronary heart disease in underserved communities

Most prevalent among residents of underserved communities, with habits originating during childhood

Educate communities to limit risk factors.

Overview

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart.

Alternative name of coronary heart disease: Heart disease, Coronary heart disease, Coronary artery disease; Arteriosclerotic heart disease; CHD; CAD

CHD is the most common type of heart disease. In the United States, CHD is the #1 cause of death for both men and women.

Lifestyle changes, medicines, and medical procedures can help prevent or treat CHD.

History of Coronary Hearth Diseases

The earliest date for the medical communities awareness of coronary heart disease and arteries narrowing is unknown.

- Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) investigated coronary arteries.

- William Harvey (1578–1657) is credited with discovering how the blood moves: from the right ventricle of the heart through the lung and into the aorta, then the peripheral vessels, and back into the lung.

- Subsequently, Friedrich Hoffmann (1660–1742), chief professor of cardiology at the University of Halle, noted that coronary heart disease started in the “reduced passage of the blood within the coronary arteries.”

Risk Factors Of Coronary Heart Diseases

Diabetes High blood pressure High Cholesterol, Obesity & overweight Hyper tension Lack of physical activities Stress Unhealthy diet & Smoking

Unhealthy diet & Smoking

Deaths in America Vary by Ethnicity

Ethnic Group % of DeathsAfrican Americans 24.5American Indians or Alaska Natives 18.0

Asians or Pacific Islanders 23.2Hispanics 20.8Whites 25.1All 25.0

Cause Of The Coronary Heart Diseases.

Coronary heart disease is caused by the buildup of plaque in the arteries to your heart. Fatty material and other substances form a plaque buildup on the walls of coronary arteries. The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart.This buildup causes the arteries to narrow As a result, blood flow to the heart can slow down or stop which may lead to the risks factors.Working hard to eliminate the risk factors can save lives.

What are the Symptoms Of Heart Diseases?

Symptoms may be very noticeable, or alternatively imperceptible. Hearth disease is often asymptomatic in its early stages.Chest pain or discomfort (angina) is the most common symptom. Affected individuals feel pain when the heart is not getting enough blood or oxygen. Though the pain intensity varies.Manifestation of this pain includes:Sensation if someone is squeezing ones heart. Often noticeable under ones breast bone (sternum). Pain also may radiate to the neck, arms, stomach, or upper back.The pain most often occurs with activity or emotion. It goes away with rest or a medicine called nitroglycerin.Other symptoms include shortness of breath and fatigue with activity (exertion).Some people have symptoms other than chest pain, such as: Fatigue, Shortness of breath, General weakness

When to Contact a Medical Professional

If you have any risk factors for CHD, talk to your doctor about prevention and possible treatment steps.

Call your health care provider, call the local emergency number (such as 911), or go to the emergency room right away if you experience:

Angina or chest pain Shortness of breath Symptoms of heart attack

Prevention Of Heart Disease! Life style change Follow a healthy diet Physical Exercise Dietary Approaches to

stop hypertension Maintain a healthy weight Quit smoking Manage stress

DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE HEART

Source

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 24/7 saving lives, protecting people http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Last Updated: September 29, 2014. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/cad/atrisk

MedlinePlus. Trusted Health Information for You. Last updated: 03 August 2015. < http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007115.htm>

Healthline. Published on April 10, 2012. http://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/history#1