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It is known that cardiovascular disease increases with age, but surprisingly, it is not excluded at the age of forty.
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In the following report, The Consulto reviews the causes and symptoms of heart disease after forty, according to the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.
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Causes of heart disease after forty
1- Smoking
Young people should quit smoking, because it is one of the wrong habits that makes them 8 times more likely to have a heart attack, according to a previous study.
2- Pregnancy complications
Mothers after forty become vulnerable to cardiovascular disease if they have previously experienced pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, weight gain or premature delivery.
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3- Dark skin
Black people are more likely to be diagnosed with heart disease because they are more likely to have high blood pressure, which can be prevented with exercise, a healthy diet, and reduced salt.
4- High cholesterol in the family
It is necessary for young people who have a family history of high cholesterol to undergo periodic heart examinations, to check on their health and early detection of diseases such as heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis.
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5- Depression
Not only does depression affect your mood, but it also poses a significant risk to your cardiovascular health, due to higher levels of stress hormones in the body, such as cortisol, and an increase in inflammatory chemicals that cause narrowing of the arteries.
Symptoms of heart disease after forty
Symptoms differ from one patient to another depending on the type of problem, but there are signs common to all heart diseases, most notably:
Chest pressure or pain.
– shortness of breath.
– dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea.
– vomiting.
Heartburn or indigestion.
– cough.
Chest wheezing.
Pain in the arms, back or neck.
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2023-07-06 16:37:21
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