The heart is one of the most imposing muscles but it is also the pump of the body, it helps propel blood into the body. This process respects a precise rhythm, when this one becomes abnormal, one can talk about cardiac disorders.
What is a heart attack?
By pumping, the heart wall called the myocardium, manages the bloodstream. To perform this operation, the myocardium needs oxygen, this is where the arteries come in. Their main role is to supply oxygen to the myocardium. Only when an artery is obstructed or no longer functions properly, it deprives the heart cells of oxygen, which leads to their death and consequently to problems of contraction of the heart which imply an arrhythmia or a cardiac insufficiency or even a infarction. Commonly referred to as a heart attack.
What are the causes of a heart attack?
The heart attack can be triggered by many factors, the latter being in turn divided into two categories: the first is that which can not be corrected and which is independent of the will of any individual as the factor of heredity , gender or age. As for the second list, it is closely linked to our hygiene of life, here are some examples:
Smoking: It will be understood, smokers are more vulnerable to heart attacks. A study shows that smokers under the age of 50 are 8 times more likely to have a heart attack than non-smokers.
High Blood Pressure: Blood flow in the case of high blood pressure is higher than normal. This phenomenon degrades the state of the walls of the arteries and favors the deposition of the adipose plate causing little by little a partial and then total obstruction of the arteries, which triggers the heart attack.
Physical inactivity: With the lack of physical activity, the heart muscle loses its tonus and its contraction power, which disrupts the propulsion of blood in the body, oxygenation of the muscles and recovery in the event of seizures.
Abdominal obesity, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes: The reserves of fat in the belly reduce the action of insulin that manages the blood sugar level. The snowball effect promotes diabetes and increases the level of cholesterol in the blood which obstructs the arteries and causes a crisis.
Psycho-social disorders: Stress and depression can have a detrimental effect on heart health. According to scientific research, people with stress are twice as likely to have a heart attack, which can be fatal in some cases.
Changing lifestyle is essential to prevent a heart attack, the diet is also vital.
Here are the 5 foods and products to avoid:
It is recommended to adopt a good diet and avoid certain foods. The following 5 foods have to be reduced or avoided if you want to preserve the health of your heart:
Sausage, sausages, bacon, ham and all processed meats significantly increase the risk of a heart attack (28%). For large meat consumers, it is better to choose fresh meat than those that are processed, rich in preservatives and salt.
Refined cereal grains: the seed envelope is the main source of fiber. It is therefore more advisable to consume whole grains of cereals. Moreover, several studies have shown that a regular consumption of whole seeds reduces the diabetes and naturally the risks of heart attacks. However, cereals lacking this skin increase blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Drinks rich in sugar: vigilance is a must when it comes to drinks such as sodas and industrial juices. It is necessary to limit this kind of drinks although on the packaging it is clearly stated that there is little or no sugar. The calorie intake is too high despite the fact that the drink does not offer any nutrients. This promotes weight gain and in the long term, the risk of crisis.
Trans fatty acids: This type of fat is found in fat used in bakery products. A process by which agro-food industries aim to solidify fat by modifying their molecular structure to give them more resistance to high temperatures and extend their shelf life. It is recommended to limit as much as possible the consumption of these products because this type of fat increases the cholesterol level.
Saturated fats: Mayonnaise and sour cream are the best examples of sources of saturated fat. This type of fat can increase cholesterol in the blood, which over time causes failure in the coronary arteries.
In addition to the food products mentioned above, it is also advisable to reduce, or better still, to avoid the consumption of alcohol.