February is American Heart Health Month.
Last May, I had a 6th stent put in my heart. I'd had my first heart attack and angio plasti in 1985 when I was 48. I know first hand about heart disease in women. I continue to learn about the causes.
Recently, at my request to my cardiologist, I had a c-reactive protein included in my blood test. It is not one of the routine parts of the test. We learned that my results of the test were not good. It indicated I had a high inflammatory situation which can conttribute to heart disease, arthritis and other health disorders. I'm now trying to learn all I can about how to combat the problem.
I'm sure you know that heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 killer of American women.
The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk. Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack are crucial:
- Atypical chest, stomach or abdominal pain.
- Nausea or dizziness without chest pain.
- Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing without chest pain.
- Unexplained anxiety, weakness or fatigue.
- Palpitations, cold sweat or paleness.
Please take the time to check out as much as you can about knowing and preventing heart disease and strokes. It could save your life or the life of someone you love.
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