Essay Preview: CureReport this essayCureUnfortunately there is no cure for heart disease. Since there is no cure for heart disease we have to look at treatment and prevention.TreatmentsLifestyle changesOne of the most important treatments for heart disease is lifestyle change to reduce risk factors. If you smoke, quit. Your diet will likely need modifying to reduce cholesterol, keep blood pressure in check, and keep blood sugar in control if you have diabetes. Low-fat, low-sodium, low-cholesterol foods are recommended. You should also get more exercise to help maintain a healthy weight and reduce stress.
MedicationDrugs like digoxin, nitroglycerine, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta-blockers all work in different ways to help improve the functioning of the heart. Your doctor may also give you other medication to help control conditions that are contributing to your heart disease, such as cholesterol- or blood pressure-lowering drugs.
Angioplasty and stent placementAngioplasty is a nonsurgical procedure that can be performed to open blocked arteries. A stent is a small stainless steel mesh tube that acts as a scaffold to provide support inside your coronary artery.
Bypass surgeryWhen one or more of the blood vessels leading to your heart is severely blocked or damaged, your doctor can take a blood vessel from your leg and use it to create a new route for blood to reach your heart. This is the same principle as bypass routes built on highways to divert cars away from high traffic areas.
A better way of dealing with heart disease is maybe not to get it. So, one should look at ways of preventing it.PreventionAspirinMillions of Americans take aspirin to help prevent a heart attack or stroke. But many of them have what experts call “aspirin non-responsiveness,” and get little or no protection from aspirin. Researchers continue to study this new problem and argue about its implications. Its not too early to talk with your doctor about being tested to find out if you respond to aspirin.
Aspirin makes small pieces of blood cells less “sticky” and so less likely to clump and form blood clots that can block a blood vessel in the heart or brain. But ongoing research shows that aspirin fails to stop platelets from clumping, or does it only partially, in 5%-40% of people who take aspirin. An individuals response to aspirin can change over time. People who do not respond to aspirin have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who do.
The idea that aspirin doesnt work for some people is so new that many doctors either arent aware of the phenomenon or are waiting for more research before testing their patients for aspirin non-responsiveness. Patients often must take the initiative.
SmokingQuitting smoking is important. And today, theres a lot of support available to patients, from counseling to medications, which can help people overcome addictions to nicotine.
High CholesterolReducing saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet, shedding excess weight and exercising can help you lower your cholesterol. If no improvement in cholesterol is seen after these modifications are made, your physician may recommend cholesterol-lowering medications.
High Blood PressureBlood pressure should normally be less than 140/90 mm Hg. Blood pressure that stays above this level is considered high. Diet, exercise and medication can help to improve blood pressure. Also, note that blood pressure is highest in the morning, so you need to check it several times during the day to get an accurate reading.
ObesityObesity can be treated through proper diet and exercise.DietThe relationship between diet and heart disease has been the focus of much debate and scientific research for over a century. Many foods and various diet patterns have fallen in and out of favor almost in keeping with the change of seasons. With each new headline, manufacturers have responded with new products, from fat-free egg substitutes, omega-3 enriched eggs, cholesterol-free margarine to calcium-fortified spreads.
There is no specific magic food that can decrease a persons risk of developing heart disease. The diet has to be addressed overall, not just tweaked here and there. There is strong evidence that plant food is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease – especially wholegrain cereals, legumes nuts, fruits and vegetables. Studies involving supplements of nutrients or phytochemicals have not shown these to be effective in reducing risk of heart disease. The foods that best protect against heart disease include Oily fish – such as mackerel, sardines, tuna, salmon which contains omega-3 fatty acids. This type of fat lowers the levels of both LDL cholesterol and triglycerides (fats). It also improves blood vessel elasticity and thins the blood, making it less likely to clot and reduce the risk of blocking blood flow. Fish oils act further to stabilize heart function during a crisis and to prevent vasospasm or twitchy blood vessels (which can increase the risk of blockage).
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There is no known dietary role that has been demonstrated to decrease the incidence of stroke or thrombotic anemia. One study found that fish oil was associated with reduced risk; although the dose was not significant enough to cause any significant effect. Studies examining how long life might be shortened by a diet rich in fish oil have not been conducted on long-term effects.
You should have no doubt that a daily intake of dietary high omega-3 fatty acids (vitamin D and C) leads to an overall high serum (diabetes mellitus) and a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol and triglycerides (fats). Some may say that fish oil may be harmful in humans, and that this is false, but it should be noted that this is not the truth, because human experience doesn’t allow a true analysis of omega-3 fatty acids. This study has a more than 100% success rate during screening, which is similar to the fact that many, if not all, scientific studies have failed to find a link between fish oil and diabetes or cardiovascular disease. It also demonstrates that the omega-3 fatty acid (3–7) can be a useful factor in atherogenic processes, as it may alleviate plaque plaque responses when compared to placebo. Another small study showed that omega-3 fatty acids can lower blood cholesterol and/or triglycerides, and that such results should be considered in an effort to better target omega-3 fatty acids in prevention. A few studies were even found to indicate no effects on blood pressure, or higher blood levels of catecholamines (or certain other blood products which may increase blood sodium).
We believe that any nutritional intake that is low in fish oil is unhealthy. This includes eating too much oily fish. We believe that eating fish oil alone will help prevent heart attacks (with no side effects), improve blood pressure, and strengthen bones. This may only be beneficial for those concerned with their well-being. Eating whole fish can be beneficial for many reasons, some of which include reducing the incidence of coronary artery disease (CaC), having an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes/diabetes in the later years after the disease, reducing blood pressure (and overall blood pressure), developing a body of healthy weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. These include the benefits derived from low sodium fish oil in certain types of foods, with the benefits of other nutrient rich foods on a whole-food diet. The importance of fish oil to health of heart patients may be not understood at this point, because it is relatively unimportant for the prevention of coronary artery disease at this stage in life. However, we acknowledge that there are potential benefits of adding omega-3 fatty acids to our diets. This is particularly true when it relates to long term prevention of heart disease. In the past several years, there have been numerous articles on cardiovascular effects of eating whole fish. These include the journal The Australian Heart Journal, The Journal of the American Academy of Cardiology (2005), The Australian Food and Health Association (2004), The Australian Cancer Society and the Australian Cancer Prevention and Control Scheme Consortium (2006).
We do not believe that the main health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are necessarily associated with a higher intake of whole fish in combination with fish oil, therefore we cannot suggest supplements for prevention of coronary heart disease. However, we welcome the fact that research continues to find potential benefits to fish oil as a nutritional supplement.
Despite the common belief that there is no link between omega-3 fatty acids and heart disease (e.g., we say ‘yes’), the evidence does not justify recommending supplementation if a single source of both omega-3 fatty acids exists. The majority of studies involving fish oil and heart problems show no association. However, the vast majority of the studies reviewed
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There is no known dietary role that has been demonstrated to decrease the incidence of stroke or thrombotic anemia. One study found that fish oil was associated with reduced risk; although the dose was not significant enough to cause any significant effect. Studies examining how long life might be shortened by a diet rich in fish oil have not been conducted on long-term effects.
You should have no doubt that a daily intake of dietary high omega-3 fatty acids (vitamin D and C) leads to an overall high serum (diabetes mellitus) and a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol and triglycerides (fats). Some may say that fish oil may be harmful in humans, and that this is false, but it should be noted that this is not the truth, because human experience doesn’t allow a true analysis of omega-3 fatty acids. This study has a more than 100% success rate during screening, which is similar to the fact that many, if not all, scientific studies have failed to find a link between fish oil and diabetes or cardiovascular disease. It also demonstrates that the omega-3 fatty acid (3–7) can be a useful factor in atherogenic processes, as it may alleviate plaque plaque responses when compared to placebo. Another small study showed that omega-3 fatty acids can lower blood cholesterol and/or triglycerides, and that such results should be considered in an effort to better target omega-3 fatty acids in prevention. A few studies were even found to indicate no effects on blood pressure, or higher blood levels of catecholamines (or certain other blood products which may increase blood sodium).
We believe that any nutritional intake that is low in fish oil is unhealthy. This includes eating too much oily fish. We believe that eating fish oil alone will help prevent heart attacks (with no side effects), improve blood pressure, and strengthen bones. This may only be beneficial for those concerned with their well-being. Eating whole fish can be beneficial for many reasons, some of which include reducing the incidence of coronary artery disease (CaC), having an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes/diabetes in the later years after the disease, reducing blood pressure (and overall blood pressure), developing a body of healthy weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. These include the benefits derived from low sodium fish oil in certain types of foods, with the benefits of other nutrient rich foods on a whole-food diet. The importance of fish oil to health of heart patients may be not understood at this point, because it is relatively unimportant for the prevention of coronary artery disease at this stage in life. However, we acknowledge that there are potential benefits of adding omega-3 fatty acids to our diets. This is particularly true when it relates to long term prevention of heart disease. In the past several years, there have been numerous articles on cardiovascular effects of eating whole fish. These include the journal The Australian Heart Journal, The Journal of the American Academy of Cardiology (2005), The Australian Food and Health Association (2004), The Australian Cancer Society and the Australian Cancer Prevention and Control Scheme Consortium (2006).
We do not believe that the main health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are necessarily associated with a higher intake of whole fish in combination with fish oil, therefore we cannot suggest supplements for prevention of coronary heart disease. However, we welcome the fact that research continues to find potential benefits to fish oil as a nutritional supplement.
Despite the common belief that there is no link between omega-3 fatty acids and heart disease (e.g., we say ‘yes’), the evidence does not justify recommending supplementation if a single source of both omega-3 fatty acids exists. The majority of studies involving fish oil and heart problems show no association. However, the vast majority of the studies reviewed
Variety of oils – Both polyunsaturated and mono-unsaturated fats can lower blood cholesterol levels, but polyunsaturated fats appear to have a larger impact. Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) is considered the bad cholesterol. This is because it can stick to artery walls, causing atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. Studies into LDL cholesterol have suggested that oxidation is an important step in the development of atherosclerosis. It seems that mono-unsaturated fats reduce the capacity of LDL cholesterol to oxidize, which may explain the protective properties of olive oil. However, extra virgin olive oil also contains around 40 antioxidant phytochemicals, including the phytoestrogens called lignans. Antioxidants have been associated with reduced oxidation of LDL cholesterol, so perhaps these phytochemicals are the factors responsible for the health benefits. In one study, extra virgin olive oil was found to prevent the most LDL oxidation compared to other varieties. Once a fatty meal is eaten, it takes the liver around six to 12 hours to scour dietary fats from