HEART HEALTH

Our organs need blood, oxygen and other nutrients to function

A healthy cardiovascular system is the key for these to reach our organs.  A healthier lifestyle means a healthier heart.


Work on your heart health every day through these simple changes:

  • Eat a balanced and healthy diet full of whole grains, whole foods, nutrients, vitamins, healthy fat and lean meat.
  • Maintain a healthy weight within your Body Mass Index (BMI).
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Have a regular health check for blood pressure and blood sugar.
  • Avoid salty, sweet, and processed foods.
  • Avoid smoking and drinking of alcohol.
  • Avoid stress.
  • Common types of heart disease


Coronary Artery Disease

Blockage or narrowing of blood vessels which may result to heart attack

Arrhythmias

Irregular rhythm of the heart

Cardiomyopathy

Thickening or stiffening of heart muscle

Congestive Heart

Weakening of the heart due to high blood pressure or coronary artery disease

These are the major risk factors for developing heart disease

  • Age
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Weight
  • Family history





Other factors that may contribute to the development of heart disease

  • Poor diet
  • High blood cholesterol
  • Unregulated high blood pressure
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Uncontrolled stress and anger
  • Poor dental health


Heart Check

Routine screening tests are recommended to prevent, diagnose, and treat heart diseases

Depending on their heart condition, people as young as 20 years old need to have their heart health checked regularly, while some start having their hearts consistently monitored later in life.

It is best to consult with a cardiologist to know what tests you might need and to know how your heart health should be managed.

Consult with a DLSUMC cardiologist now! To view the schedules of our expert clinicians, visit https://findyourdoctor.dlshsi.edu.ph/ or call the Information Section at (046) 481-8000 or (02) 8988-3100 local 1206 / 2001.

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