Groupings Of Cardiovascular Diseases

Everyone has heard the terms heart attack and stroke. We know that they fall into a category known as cardiovascular diseases. What many of us aren’t aware of is that there are several groups of cardiovascular disorders. While all of them may lead to heart attacks or strokes, treatment may be specific to the type and severity of the disorder. In other words, while the main objective is to prevent heart attacks and strokes, the way we go about this prevention varies depending on the specific grouping in which the disease is found.

Probably the most well known of cardiovascular disorders is called coronary heart disease which effects blood vessels to and from the heart itself. Then there is congenital heart disease in which the heart was malformed at birth. Cerebrovascular disease involves blood vessels which supply the brain and peripheral arterial disease affects the vessels supplying the arms and legs. Rheumatic heart disease is caused by streptococcal bacteria that damaged the heard muscle and/or valves as a result of rheumatic fever. The two forms of cardiovascular disease that involve blood clots in the veins of the legs are deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. These clots can dislodge and travel to the lungs and heart.

While there are medications and surgeries that can treat symptoms once the disease is present, scientific research has proven that we can and should do something to prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease. Diets and supplements high in fiber are known to be heart healthy. Recent research has also shown that antioxidants reduce the risk of heart attacks by attacking free radicals in the bloodstream. Resveratrol is known to counteract bad cholesterol. And don’t forget exercise. The World Health Organization suggests that we should get at least 20 minutes per day of moderate activity. Live heart healthy and you’ll live heart longer.

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