Myths and Facts about Heart Disease

 

How much do we really know about Heart Health? When it comes to heart there are already some pre mind sets that we have made up about heart conditions. If one is quite updated with the statistics of the heart diseases in recent years then he might know that it is not limited to old age anymore. Here are some misconceptions to be aware of related to heart disease.

1)If I had cholesterol or high blood pressure or other risk factors I would know about it.

Most of the times, people with high blood pressure or high cholesterol are completely asymptomatic. Genetics also play an important role in both, even if one is quite active and not overweight, he could still silently be at an elevated risk. The best possible way to truly know is get oneself tested for blood pressure and run a blood test to check for cholesterol level.

2) If one has a family history of heart disease, there really isn’t anything one can do.

Although people having a family history of heart disease are slightly at more risk but there are steps one can take to reduce the risk. Research shows, people with a high genetic risk for heart disease lowered their risk by nearly half (46%) with a healthy lifestyle. By following these guidelines such as not smoking, getting physical exercise, controlling cholesterol and blood sugar, getting better diet, managing blood pressure, maintaining healthy weight, being active the risk can be reduced. 

3) A small heart attack is not a big deal

Small heart attacks may even pass unnoticed. It isn’t a big deal in terms of how well the heart can function. But it can be considered that it is a huge warning sign that one may have a serious heart disease.

4) Heart disease is mostly men’s problem

No! This is not the case. Microvascular coronary disease is a type of heart condition that women are also more likely to have than men. This condition is difficult to get noticed on screening tests like angiograms. A 2018 study found that about 8% of women who had chest pain but had normal angiograms actually had heart scar tissue which shows an indication of heart attack. So if symptoms still persist for chest pain and fatigue then get tested appropriately.

5) I am still young to worry about heart disease

Our young age lifestyle affects the risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. As early as childhood and adolescent age, plaque can start accumulating in the arteries and later lead to clogged arteries. Even young and middle-aged people can develop heart problems – especially now when obesity, type 2 diabetes and other risk factors are becoming more common at a younger age.

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