Cardiovascular diseases FAQ
What are the common cardiovascular diseases?
Common cardiovascular diseases include coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, and hypertension.
What are the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases?
Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and unhealthy diet.
How can cardiovascular diseases be prevented?
Prevention involves a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, balanced diet, avoiding smoking, and managing stress.
What are the symptoms of a heart attack?
Symptoms can include chest pain or discomfort, upper body pain, shortness of breath, and cold sweats.
How is high blood pressure treated?
Treatment often includes lifestyle changes and medications such as diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and beta-blockers.
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, causing the brain tissue to die.
What are the warning signs of a stroke?
Warning signs include sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all cells of the body. It's important for the body to function properly, but high levels can increase heart disease risk.
How is high cholesterol managed?
Lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise are often recommended. Medications like statins may also be prescribed.
What is atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the build-up of plaque, leading to reduced blood flow.
What are the symptoms of atherosclerosis?
Symptoms may not appear until an artery is severely narrowed or blocked. These can include chest pain, leg pain, and shortness of breath.
What is an aneurysm?
An aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel caused by a weakness in the blood vessel wall.
Can an aneurysm be dangerous?
Yes, if an aneurysm ruptures, it can lead to severe internal bleeding and be life-threatening.
How is heart failure treated?
Treatment may involve lifestyle changes, medications, and in some cases, devices or surgical procedures.
What is congestive heart failure?
Congestive heart failure is a type of heart failure where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
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