Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer of adults. 2 out of 5 will die from CVD. 1 out of 4 Americans has some form of CVD. Each year 1-1/4 million Americans suffer heart attacks.

HEART DISEASE Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2009 were in men. About 600,000 Americans die from heart disease each year—that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing more than 385,000 people annually. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Each minute, someone in the United States dies from a heart disease-related event.

HEART DISEASE Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most racial/ethnic groups in the United States, including African Americans, Hispanics, and whites. For Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders and American Indians or Alaska Natives, heart disease is second only to cancer. Coronary heart disease alone costs the United States $108.9 billion each year. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity.

RISK FACTORS High blood pressure High LDL cholesterol Smoking These are key risk factors for heart disease. About half of Americans (49%) have at least one of these three risk factors. Several other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease, including: Diabetes Overweight and obesity Poor diet Physical inactivity Excessive alcohol use

Atherosclerosis It is known as “hardening of the arteries” It begins due to the build up of plaque in the arteries The plaque (made of fat, cholesterol and minerals) causes the arteries to narrow Blockage occurs because: Plaque blocks the flow of the blood Blood clot acts like a plug (thrombus) Blood clot breaks off (embolus)

Formation of Plaque

Thrombus & Embolus

Heart’s Major Arteries

Heart Attack Myocardial Infarction Occurs when blood flow to and through the heart is restricted Heart muscle dies for lack of oxygen Reduced oxygen causes pain –this chest pain is called angina Some heart attacks have no pain Silent heart attack

Warning Signs of Heart Attack 1.Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the chest for more than 2 mins. 2.Experiences pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, or arms. 3.Dizziness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath 4.Change in color: gray or blue

Dr Oz tips – Heart Attack and Diet Youtube

Stroke Occurs due to the blocking of arteries in the brain Brain is starved for blood and oxygen Strokes can be minor or lead to death Brought on by atherosclerosis

Stroke Facts