/data/photo/2022/05/28/62920b02209f1.jpg "3 Rarely Known Causes of Heart Attacks in Men")
KOMPAS.com – There are several contributing factors heart attack typical in men and not found in women.
As is known, a heart attack occurs when the blood flow through the coronary arteries is blocked.
This blockage is usually caused by narrowing or hardening of the inside of the arteries due to the buildup of cholesterol plaque.
Men can have a heart attack 10 years earlier than women. To improve this health problem, find out the cause.
Read also: 5 Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Men
Reported from Johns Hopkins MedicineThere are several factors that can increase a man’s risk of having a heart attack, including:
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Low testosterone hormone
Low testosterone levels have long been known to cause decreased sex drive.
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Symptoms of a heart attack during sleep, such as chest pain and cold sweats are important to recognize so that you can consult a doctor immediately.
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However, studies have shown that low testosterone in men can increase the risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks.
Keep in mind, metabolic syndromes that include high blood sugar levels, high bad cholesterol, and bloated stomachs are among the major factors of heart attacks.
So, if a man finds his testosterone hormone low, try checking his metabolic health condition.
Men who have high calcium levels are also at a higher risk of having a heart attack later in life.
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