{"id":5571,"date":"2023-04-26T10:10:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T10:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/?p=5571"},"modified":"2023-05-22T14:17:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T14:17:52","slug":"learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn about symptoms, causes &#038; prevention of coronary artery disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your heart rigorously pumps blood throughout the body. Do you know who supplies blood to your heart? It is the coronary arteries, the blood vessels in your body.  Coronary arteries make it is possible for your heart to beat and pump blood. The frightening reality is that any coronary artery disease could cause serious implications by reducing the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/#Lets_first_understand_what_causes_a_coronary_artery_disease\" >Let\u2019s first understand what causes a coronary artery disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/#How_to_find_out_if_you_have_coronary_artery_disease_or_not\" >How to find out if you have coronary artery disease or not?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/#Preventing_coronary_artery_disease\" >Preventing coronary artery disease&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/#1_Maintain_a_healthy_weight\" >1. Maintain a healthy weight:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/#2_Quit_smoking\" >2. Quit smoking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/#3_Steer_away_from_stress\" >3. Steer away from stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/#4_Lower_your_blood_pressure\" >4. Lower your blood pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/#5_Exercise_daily\" >5. Exercise daily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/#6_Diet\" >6. Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/#TrueBasics_Heart_Omega-3_The_ultimate_heart_specialist\" >TrueBasics Heart Omega-3: The ultimate heart specialist&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_first_understand_what_causes_a_coronary_artery_disease\"><\/span>Let\u2019s first understand what causes a coronary artery disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buildup of plaque in the arterial walls is the reason why coronary artery disease happens Overtime, cholesterol and other substances keep depositing in the artery and lead to plaque to&nbsp; build up. This plaque buildup causes narrowing of the arteries which is known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the known as the most common cause of heart disease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_find_out_if_you_have_coronary_artery_disease_or_not\"><\/span>How to find out if you have coronary artery disease or not?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As your arteries narrow over the years, you might notice mild symptoms. These coronary artery disease symptoms could be a hint that your heart is pumping harder to deliver blood to your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Angina, or chest pain and discomfort<\/li><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><li>Constant fatigue&nbsp;<\/li><li>Weakness, light-headedness<\/li><li>Nausea&nbsp;<\/li><li>Heart palpitations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chest-pain-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chest pain is one of the symptoms of coronary artery disease\" class=\"wp-image-5575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chest-pain-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chest-pain-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chest-pain-1-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This begs the question, is it possible to prevent can coronary heart disease? The yes is a big YES. Stay with us to find out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventing_coronary_artery_disease\"><\/span>Preventing coronary artery disease&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Truthfully, preventing coronary artery disease is majorly about being aware of the risk factors and acting on them. A few simple changes in your daily routine could prove to be a real life-savier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Maintain_a_healthy_weight\"><\/span>1. <strong>Maintain a healthy weight:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unhealthy weight could put an extra strain on your heart and blood vessels. On the other hand, an ideal body weight will furthermore help reduce your risk of coronary heart disease.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Quit_smoking\"><\/span>2. Quit smoking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tobacco in the cigarettes you smoke could narrow your arteries,&nbsp; and have damaging effects on your heart. You can even lower your risk of a heart attack by quitting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Steer_away_from_stress\"><\/span>3. <strong>Steer away from stress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s understandable that stress has become a part of the modern-day lifestyle. Being stressed constantly can spike your blood pressure and cause damage to your arterial walls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Manage-stress.jpg\" alt=\"Manage stress to control the symptoms of coronary artery disease\" class=\"wp-image-5577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Manage-stress.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Manage-stress-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Manage-stress-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lower_your_blood_pressure\"><\/span><strong>4. Lower your blood pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High BP can damage your arteries and decrease the blood flow to your heart. This in turn could lead to heart disease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Exercise_daily\"><\/span>5. Exercise daily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exercising on a regular basis strengthens your heart muscle, trims fat, lowers blood pressure and benefits your overall health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Exercise.jpg\" alt=\"Exercising is good for a healthy heart\" class=\"wp-image-5579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Exercise.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Exercise-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Exercise-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Diet\"><\/span>6. Diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eat a healthy diet, and avoid oily, fried food items. A regular diet might lack many heart-essential nutrients. Here\u2019s a little respite for you &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/sv\/truebasics-heart-omega-3-antarctic-krill-oil\/SP-101004\">TrueBasics Heart Omega-3<\/a>, a heart supplement that can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, everyday.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TrueBasics_Heart_Omega-3_The_ultimate_heart_specialist\"><\/span>TrueBasics Heart Omega-3: The ultimate heart specialist&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00002-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"TrueBasics Heart Omega-3\" class=\"wp-image-5581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00002-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00002-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00002-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00002-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00002-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every capsule is enriched with the purest form of Krill Oil, sourced from Antarctica. It is clinically tested and proven to lower cholesterol levels. The four powerful ingredients in it will enhance your overall health. Omega 3, Phospholipids, Astaxanthin &amp; Choline.&nbsp; Omega 3 fatty acids help reduce triglyceride levels, modify HDL cholesterol, and improve heart muscle function. Phospholipids help enhance the absorption of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/omega?navKey=CL-4990\"> Omega 3 fatty acids<\/a>. Astaxanthin is a highly potent antioxidant that helps reduce oxidative stress. Choline supports muscle functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your heart rigorously pumps blood throughout the body. Do you know who supplies blood to your heart? It is the coronary arteries, the blood vessels in your body. Coronary arteries make it is possible for your heart to beat and pump blood. 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