Coronary heart disease (CHD) is presently the leading cause of death in the U.S. for adult men and women. CHD is also referred to as coronary artery disease, heart disease and arteriosclerotic disease. CHD occurs when the small blood vessels that supply oxygen and blood to our heart narrow and harden. This is caused by a buildup of waxy plaque. Over time, this can cause rupturing of the blood vessels, heart attacks and other fatal conditions. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. Even more frightening is that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone has a heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI) every 40 seconds. It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms in men and women. In women, symptoms can include shortness of breath, pain in one or both arms, nausea/vomiting, sweating, dizziness or unusual fatigue, confusion. In men, symptoms can include substernal chest pressure/pain that can radiate to the neck, jaw, arms, and back, sweating, nausea/vomiting, cold/clammy skin.
Heart Disease And Inflammation
