Conditions That Lead to Heart Disease

The average human’s heart will beat over 100,000 between the time we are born and when we die.  The muscle contracts and beats subconsciously and it something most of us don’t’ take into considering during our normal life.  However, many people are walking around with heart disease that can lead to eventual death.  There are many conditions that can contribute to heart disease.  We’ll explore some of those potential causes.

1.    Diabetes

2.    High Blood Pressure

3.    Metabolism

4.    Blood Pumping Disorder

First, people with diabetes generally have other contributing factors like high blood pressure, high triglycerides, and high cholesterol.  Often these conditions are a result of either diet or genetics.  People with diabetes have cells store fat and collect lipids.  The lipids harden into arterial plaque which blocks the normal flow of blood pumping through the arteries.

Secondly, high blood pressure is often associated with heart disease.  Hypertension also is prominent is certain races more than others.  This is an example of where genetics is more of a result than diet. Since the presence of hypertension is difficult to detect by doctors, it's often considered the silent killer of adults.

Another issue doctors have discovered in your metabolism.  Doctors have named this “Metabolic Syndrome” which affects over 50 million Americans.  Metabolism Syndrome typically includes the following conditions:

• Tryglycerides level above 150
• Blood Pressure of 130/85 or more
• Blood Sugar of 100 or more
• Patient's weight

Lastly, blood flow to the heart can become irregular and is often associated with congestive heart failure.  This condition occurs any time when the heart does not receive oxygenated blood.  This can be brought on by an arrhythmia in the arterial or ventricle parts of the heart.

These are just a few of the conditions that contribute to heart disease.  Heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest should not be taken lightly.  Those with a family history or heart disease should see a doctor and have their cholesterol tested.  However, sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone even with perfect cholesterol or family history.  That’s why it’s a good idea to keep a portable defibrillator and make sure your FR2 AED Infant Child pads model number M3870A are ready and have not expired.