Everything You Need to Know About Cardiovascular Disease

Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease

The symptoms of cardiovascular disease are dependent upon the specific cause and condition you have. Some of the conditions, in the beginning, will produce very little or no symptoms. Whereas others let you know in full force that you are sick.

According to Medical News Today, these are the typical symptoms of a condition that causes cardiovascular disease:

• Chest pain
• Discomfort or pain in the arms, neck, jaw, shoulders, or back
• Nausea
• Lightheadedness
• Shortness of breath
• Cold sweats

Lifestyle Changes

A cardiovascular disease diagnosis isn’t ineludible nor do you have to succumb to its diagnosis. You can take significant steps to change the outcome of your diagnosis by modifying your lifestyle. One lifestyle change you can make is to maintain a healthy body weight by following a heart-healthy diet. Further, the American Heart Association recommends 150-minutes of moderate to intense physical activity each week.

Another positive lifestyle change you can make is to quit smoking. This bad habit is associated with so many cardiovascular diseases. Stopping can be incredibly difficult, so reach out to your doctor for support and advice.

Treatment

The treatment for cardiovascular disease will depend upon the cause but can be broken down into three different goals: minimizing symptoms, preventing complications, and stopping the progression of the disease. These goals can be accomplished through medication, cardiac rehabilitation, lifestyle changes, or even surgery.

The ultimate goal is to optimize your cardiovascular system to make sure it works as best as possible. Your doctor will do that through a variety of treatments and if you have any questions talk to him or her to clarify your treatment plan.