PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Coronary Hart Disease (CHD) is the blockage of the coronary arteries. The inner lining of the coronary arteries gradually becomes lined with a thick sludge known as plaque. It forms from cholesterol.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS?
- Atherosclerosis: The Narrowing of the arteries
- Angina: Pain caused by blocked arteries
- Heart attack: Caused by damage, Can lead to death
- Chest pain: Could be early angina
- High blood pressure: Blood rushing through veins
1: Eating high fat and/or sugar. This builds up blockages in the heart and causes the arteries to narrow.
2: Smoking. The substances in cigarettes, such as tar, travel through your blood, making sticky lumps of blood. These can block arteries
3: Being overweight. This puts pressure on the heart and squeezes the arteries.
4: Family History. If your family has had a long history of CHD, you will have an increased risk of getting it
5: Minimal Exercise. Exercising too little means fat will build up around your body an eventually get to your heart, causing a build up of plaque.
6: Diabetes. This causes the body to stop producing insulin, increasing glucose level. This will get to the heart and cause blockages.
7: Alcohol. As with smoking, the ingredients in alcohol cause a build up in the heart, leading to atherosclerosis.
8: High Cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fat made by the liver from the saturated fat. Cholesterol is essential for healthy cells, but too much can lead to CHD.
1: You may be advised to take regular exercise to reduce sypmtoms, but this usually has only a small effect.
2: There are many medicines available, such as Beta-Blockers. These reduce the heart rate. Medicines stop CHD from progressing and reduce risk, but none can actually get rid of it.
1: Eat smaller portions on smaller plates. You'll be eating less and the smaller plate will make it look like more.
2: Eat more fibre rich foods, as they reduce cholesterol.
3: Steam, bake or microwave your food, but don't fry it. Frying needs extra fat to be added, making it unhealthier.
