February is National Hearth Health Month and raises awareness around the devastating impact and widespread reach of heart disease.
Over 610,000 people die each year in the United States due to cardiovascular disease, while another 750,000 individuals will experience a heart attack in the next 12 months.
Because of this, our medical system continues to be weighed down by rising treatment costs that now exceed over $444 billion annually.
Coronary Heart Disease, heart attacks, and congestive heart failure are all different in cause and treatment but offer particular signs that, if detected early, can prevent long-term or critical damage.
Facts About Heart Disease
- Cardiovascular disease has stood as the leading cause of death for men and women since the 1920’s.
- Coronary Heart Disease is the most common form of cardiovascular disease and is responsible for taking over 350,000 people each year.
- One person experiences a heart attack every 34 seconds.
- Someone dies from heart disease every 60 seconds.
Recognizing the Early Signs Associated with Coronary Artery Disease
Most people who suffer from Coronary Artery Disease experience chest pain or angina. Angina is most often described as the sensation of:
- Aching
- Burning
- Heaviness
- Pressure
- Squeezing
- Fullness
- Pain
- Discomfort.
This developed condition tends to be mistaken for heartburn and may be felt in the throat, jaw, back or shoulders.
Other recognizable symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease are:
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Heart palpitations
- Excessive pressure
- Indigestion
- Choking sensation
- Vomiting
- Anxiety.
Common Symptoms Associated with Arrhythmias
Common Symptoms of Arrhythmias or what’s recognized as an abnormal heart rhythm include:
- Quick, heavy heartbeats that feel like thumping inside of your chest
- Shortness of breath
- Extreme discomfort
- Sudden fainting
- Heart palpitations
- Extreme fatigue.
Common Symptoms Associated with Heart Failure
People who suffer from heart failure as a result of genetics, age, or lifestyle choices tend to experience:
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Irregular heartbeats
- Excessive coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Immediate weight gain
- Swelling in the abdomen, legs, and ankles
- Nausea
- Palpitations
- Chest pain.
Schedule A Chiropractic Examination Today
To understand where your health currently stands, it’s important that you receive a medical examination as soon as possible.
Doing so allows you to see how well your heart is performing and what steps you may need to take to ensure a longer, healthier future.
Your Chiropractor can offer a broad range of solutions that support your body’s ability to regulate itself; keeping you protected against heart disease and other life-altering conditions.
We offer each patient a custom treatment plan that aligns with your specific characteristics and allows you to relieve immediate pain, while also addressing the root causes of your condition.
You can schedule an apportionment within the week by calling our College Park office at (404) 592-0319.