Heart disease is a dangerous condition, but great progress has been made
in the field. There are so many options and treatments available. Touro
Heart & Vascular Care in New Orleans is here for you. The best way
to maintain heart health is with prevention. Following a heart healthy
lifestyle is the key to preventing serious problems. Proactively visiting
your primary care physician annually and staying on top of your wellness
checks is essential.
CAD is the leading cause of death in the United States. It occurs when
the arteries that supply blood to your heart’s muscles harden and
narrow. The result is a decreased blood supply and a heart attack.
This chronic condition happens when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently,
leading to a host of symptoms and conditions. Shortness of breath, fatigue,
and rapid heartbeats are symptoms of heart failure.
Lipid disorders occur when there are high levels of fat particles –
or lipids – in the blood. Cholesterol and triglycerides are examples
of lipids that line blood vessel walls and restrict blood flow. They can
increase the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke, but we can treat
them efficiently.
Aortic valve disease occurs when the aortic valve doesn’t work properly;
it either fails to close tightly (aortic regurgitation or insufficiency)
or gets too tight (aortic stenosis).
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease aka PAD is a condition in which narrowed arteries
reduce blood flow to the arms or legs, causing the blood flow to keep
up with demand in the extremities.
Arrhythmias
Heart rhythm problems occur when the electrical signals that coordinate
the heart's beats don't work properly causing the heart to beat too fast
(tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia) or irregularly.
Hypertension
Hypertension, aka high blood pressure, is a common condition in which the
long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough
that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
Women may be surprised to learn that heart disease is the biggest threat
to your health—even more so than breast cancer. And the same factors
that put you at risk of a heart attack, also increase your chances of
stroke and other health problems. The main risk factors include high blood
pressure, smoking, poor diet, diabetes, family history, obesity, and sedentary
lifestyle. If your heart is in trouble, your body may send you warning
signs. It’s up to you to notice these and talk to your healthcare
provider about them. Your health—and your life—could depend on it.
