Heart Disease in Men

Heart Disease in Men
Don't Be the Next Statistic

"Here's an FYI men - heart disease in men is the number one cause of deaths in the US and around the world."

You seem to read or hear, every day, about men in the sports area or in other noteworthy professions succumbing to heart disease - and, one of the major diseases is atherosclerosis.

The heart disease in men - Atherosclerosis - increases as one's diet contains large amounts of cholesterol (click here to go to the 'cholesterol' page) and saturated fat. If you have high levels of cholesterol in your blood, smoke, have high blood pressure, or diabetes, you are a contender for atherosclerosis.

The symptoms of atherosclerosis are not noticeable until the damage has already been done. Yicks, so how can you tell when you're in the stages of atherosclerosis? Here are some signs:

cramps in your legs during exercise
had a stroke
kidney failure
angina
or, a heart attack

...then, these are clear signs you are in the stages of atherosclerosis.

Once it is confirmed that the plaque has formed and your cholesterol is quite high - consult your physician as to the best form of treatment. For cholesterol: there are many drugs available which can reduce cholesterol by as much as 50% (Crestor is one of them, and Lipitor another). Even though cholesterol can be inherent in most people whose family also had this condition, your doctor will most certainly suggest you cut down or stop smoking, begin a proper diet and exercise regimen (click here to go the 'diet and exercise' page) and, may want to check your blood on a monthly basis.

There are other tests for the heart disease in men called atherosclerosis your doctor might decide upon (specifically if your condition worsens) and that is an electrocardiogram or stress test followed by a heart sonogram,or an arteriogram. More procedures are available today to detect heart problems than ever before. However, not all heart conditions require these types of examinations.

Another FYI: Coronary artery disease affects men more than women and unlike atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease is more treatable and can be prevented. Drugs or surgery, such as an angioplasty or coronary bypass may be indicated. These types of surgical treatments have been very successful among the male population, however, the threat of heart attacks still exist.

Prevention is the key:

cease smoking
keep cholesterol levels down
and, learn as much as possible about the heart and its function.

Also key to preventing a heart attack is to know and understand the early symptoms and warning signs.

Here are the signs of a heart attack: pain in the center of your chest; neck; jaw; arms; and upper abdomen.

A heart attack can also be accompanied by: dizziness; shortness of breath, sweating; chills; nausea; and fainting.

Sometimes, and more frequently, among older men - it just happens without warning. And for some - it could happen while exercising or under stress. For others - it could happen while at rest.

Heart attacks don't distinguish between age and ethnicity
- however -
it does affect men more often than women.

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Heart Disease in MenDon't Be the Next Statistic

Heart Disease in Men
Don't Be the Next Statistic