{"id":6033,"date":"2023-06-06T12:19:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T12:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/?p=6033"},"modified":"2023-06-12T06:23:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T06:23:08","slug":"cardiovascular-diseases-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/cardiovascular-diseases-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiovascular diseases: Symptoms, causes and prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the name suggests, cardiovascular diseases make for a classified section of health issues that affect the heart and its blood vessels. Not only can the person be asymptomatic till it&#8217;s too late, but even if they are experiencing symptoms, it&#8217;s easy to confuse them with other health issues. From narrowing of the blood vessels due to cholesterol build-up, heart muscle inflammation,&nbsp; to defect in heart valves and heart arrhythmias &#8211; all these issues come under cardiovascular disease.&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\/cardiovascular-diseases-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Cardiovascular_disease_symptoms\" >Cardiovascular disease symptoms<\/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\/cardiovascular-diseases-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Cardiovascular_disease_causes\" >Cardiovascular disease causes<\/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\/cardiovascular-diseases-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Types_of_cardiovascular_disease\" >Types of cardiovascular disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/cardiovascular-diseases-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/#Cardiovascular_disease_prevention\" >Cardiovascular disease prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cardiovascular_disease_symptoms\"><\/span>Cardiovascular disease symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of cardiovascular disease symptoms, it\u2019s just a handful of them that are usually common throughout the spectrum. These include the following &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chest pain or angina &#8211;&nbsp; This often feels like pressure around the chest area. Almost like someone has put weight on the chest.<\/li><li>Breathing difficulty or dyspnea &#8211; pressure on the chest gives rise to shortness of breath, even if you\u2019re sitting or lying down.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Fainting or feeling of passing out &#8211; Since the heart is not working at its full capacity, the blood gets pumped at a reduced capacity as well. This leads to weakness and a feeling of passing out.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Unexplainable fatigue &#8211; Breathlessness, feeling of passing out and general weakness in the body can give rise to fatigue or tiredness.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cardiovascular_disease_causes\"><\/span>Cardiovascular disease causes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reasons why heart issues affect some people more are many. From other pre-existing health issues to lifestyle choices, let\u2019s discuss the causes of cardiovascular diseases one by one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pre-existing health issues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Hypertension<\/li><li>High cholesterol levels<\/li><li>Being overweight<\/li><li>Certain medications<\/li><li>Autoimmune diseases<\/li><li>Chronic kidney issues<\/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\/06\/67.jpg\" alt=\"cardiovascular disease causes\" class=\"wp-image-6035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/67.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/67-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/67-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lifestyle choices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Excessive tobacco consumption (smoking and vaping)<\/li><li>Excessive alcohol consumption<\/li><li>Lack of physical exercise<\/li><li>Eating fried\/processed foods<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_cardiovascular_disease\"><\/span>Types of cardiovascular disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although heart issues shouldn\u2019t be only limited to these types of cardiovascular diseases, here\u2019s a list of the most prominent ones &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/heart-arrhythmia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/\">Heart arrhythmia<\/a> &#8211; Abnormal heart rhythms, leading to inefficient blood supply.<\/li><li>CAD &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/learn-about-symptoms-causes-prevention-of-coronary-artery-disease\/\">Coronary artery disease<\/a> happens when your heart\u2019s blood vessels block due to plaque formation.<\/li><li>Valve disease &#8211; The valves of the heart tighten or leak.&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/learn-about-the-symptoms-causes-and-types-of-heart-failure\/\">Heart failure<\/a> &#8211; When the heart is unable to pump blood and relax on its own.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Peripheral artery disease &#8211; When the blood vessels of your arms, hands, lets, feet and abdominal organs weaken due to plaque formation.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/?p=5817&amp;preview=true\">Congenital heart disease<\/a> &#8211; Inherited heart disease&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/pericarditis-symptoms-causes-and-types\/\">Pericarditis<\/a> &#8211; Issues in the lining of your heart.<\/li><li>Cerebrovascular disease &#8211; when the blood vessels that connect your heart to your brain get blocked.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cardiovascular_disease_prevention\"><\/span>Cardiovascular disease prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best prevention against cardiovascular diseases is a close watch on your lifestyle choices. These include &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoiding tobacco consumption.<\/li><li>Looking after existing health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.<\/li><li>Maintaining a healthy weight range.<\/li><li>Eating well.<\/li><li>Exercising daily.<\/li><li>Managing stress.<\/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\/healthy-eating.jpg\" alt=\"prevention of cardiovascular diseases\" class=\"wp-image-5593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/healthy-eating.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/healthy-eating-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/healthy-eating-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking of prevention of cardiovascular diseases, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/sv\/truebasics-heart-omega-3-antarctic-krill-oil\/SP-101004\">TrueBasics Heart Omega-3<\/a> is one such natural nutritional supplement which works wonders. Known as the cholesterol specialist for a reason, it is entirely made up of Antarctic krill oil. This krill oil comprises of 4 heart-strengthening ingredients that together work towards lowering your cholesterol and triglyceride levels significantly.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Heart-Omega-3-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"TrueBasics Heart Omega-3\" class=\"wp-image-5253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Heart-Omega-3-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Heart-Omega-3-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Heart-Omega-3-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Heart-Omega-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the name suggests, cardiovascular diseases make for a classified section of health issues that affect the heart and its blood vessels. Not only can the person be asymptomatic till it&#8217;s too late, but even if they are experiencing symptoms, it&#8217;s easy to confuse them with other health issues. 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