The Heart and Its Diseases

Heart disease and heart disease were of interest from the time I was a child. From the first grade, my goal is to become a cardiologist. Cardiology is more than just studying mind. Accurately defined, cardiology is a study of the heart, its role, and disease (Clayman 52). The heart is in the cavity between the center of the sternum, behind the breastbone and the lungs. My heart is a little bigger than your fist. It is about 5 inches in length, 3 inches in width, and 2 inches in thickness.

HeartTruth® is a nationwide educational program for women aiming at raising awareness about heart disease and its risk factors and educating them to take action to prevent it. Beginning in 2002 through the program NHLBI led the whole country with a revolutionary cardiac health campaign where millions of people cooperate to provide better heart health goals for all women. In the center of The Heart Truth is a red dress, a national symbol of awareness of women and heart disease created by NHLBI in 2002. Red dress is a powerful source of inspiration for women to learn more personal inspiration. Take action to protect the risk of heart disease and the health of the heart

Heart diseases such as coronary heart disease, heart disease, congestive heart failure and congenital heart disease are major causes of death in men and women in the United States. Prevention includes stopping smoking, lowering cholesterol, controlling high blood pressure, maintaining healthy weight, exercising, and so on.

Cardiovascular diseases: various diseases such as heart and blood vessels, coronary heart disease (coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease), stroke (stroke), high blood pressure (hypertension), rheumatic heart disease, congestive heart failure, disease. Cholesterol: A waxy substance that is produced in the body from carbohydrates and fats and circulates in the blood. If the blood cholesterol level is too high, cholesterol will deposit on the vessel wall. As time goes on, these deposits accumulate until the blood vessels contract, causing atherosclerosis, which reduces blood flow. The higher the blood cholesterol level, the higher the risk of cardiovascular disease. Blood cholesterol levels below 200 mg / dL are considered ideal. Levels above 240 mg / dL are considered high and require further testing and possible intervention. A level of 200 to 239 mg / dL is considered a critical value

Illinois State strategic plan: Promotion of healthy diet and physical activity for the prevention and control of obesity 2007 - 2013 Illinois state public health nutrition and physical activity program November 2007