Within one year of a first heart attack, 38% of women will
die. Unfortunately, only a few of them are taking aspirin, statins and other
medicines that can prevent heart attack.
Menopause and heart
attack
A woman has high oesterogen levels before she reaches
menopausal stage. Oestrogen offers protective elements to the cardiovascular
system.
However, after menopause, said hormone can no longer offer
protection against heart disease because of the increasing levels of
cholesterol, which may increase women’s chances of suffering from any type of
cardiovascular problems, such as heart attack and congestive heart failure.
This is especially true if their triglycerides are also high.
Can hormone replacement
therapy (HRT) prevent heart disease in women?
Before 2002, doctors did recommend women to undergo HRT to
prevent themselves from this disease. However, in 2003, it was advised by the
UK Committee on Safety of Medicines that such therapy does not prevent any type
of heart disease. Therefore, it must not be used as a way in preventing against
heart attack.
As a woman, what can
you do?
1. Ask your physician
By talking to your physician, you can better understand your
own heart risk.
2. Eat wisely
Yes, there are many food temptations lurking around. If you
are at high risk for this disease, then you must choose to eat wisely by opting
to consume healthier options, such as fruit and vegetables. You must avoid junk
foods and fast foods. Rather, opt to make home-made
recipes.
3. Exercise regularly
You do not have to perform extreme workouts like those
exercises shown on TV. If you do not have time to exercise, you can still
increase your physical activity by opting to climb stairs, instead of riding
the lift. You must also walk, instead of driving your own car. This is not only
a form of exercise but it is also a good way to save on gas. These count as
exercise.
4. Reduce stress
levels
It can be difficult to reduce stress, especially if you have
a demanding job. However, you can start practicing meditation while you are at
home or in your office. You can also take yoga or Pilates. These are very good
stress reducers.
5. Manage your weight
As mentioned earlier, menopausal women are experiencing high
levels of cholesterol in their blood. If your weight is fluctuating, then you
must find a way to manage it by reducing your cholesterol levels first. You can
do this by eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly.
Act now and shift
your focus
You must start protecting your coronary arteries now to
prevent yourself from heart attack. Keep in mind that your blood vessels are no
match for the fat coming from the crust pizza that you eat each day, the
carcinogens that you inhale while smoking, the endless sitting on your desk,
couch, or cars, etc.
Starting now, you must live the kind of life that will
surely benefit your heart. Do not wait for a scientific breakthrough to rescue
your coronary system. Study those tips above and you can prevent heart attack from
happening to your life.
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