Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. Every year, thousand of people and about a third of these are fatal. It usually occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood through a coronary artery.Signs and Symptoms:
1. Pressure, fullness or a squeezing pain in the center of your chest that lasts for more than a few minutes
2. Pain extending beyond your chest to your shoulder, arm, back, or even your teeth and jaw
3. Increasing episodes of chest pain
4. Prolonged pain in the upper abdomen
5. Shortness of breath
6. Sweating
7. Fainting
8. Nausea and vomiting
Who are at risk?
1. Smoking and long-term exposure to second hand smoke
2. High blood pressure
3. High blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels
4. Lack of physical activity
5. Obesity
6. Diabetes
7. Stress
8. Too much alcohol
9. Family history of heart attack
Prevention:
1. Don't smoke
2. Have your blood cholesterol levels checked regularly
3. Get regular medical check ups
4. Control your blood pressure
5. Exercise regularly
6. Maintain a healthy weight
7. Manage stress
8. Eat a heart-healthy diet