vascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), principally heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading killer for both men and women among all racial and ethnic groups.  It is the cause for 42% of deaths in America.
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) includes dysfunctional conditions of the heart, arteries, and veins that supply oxygen to vital life-sustaining areas of the body like the brain, the heart itself, and other vital organs.
Some of the diseases which come under cardio vascular disease are Ischemic Heart Disease: It is caused due to the deposit of excessive fat and there by narrowing the veins that supply oxygenated blood to the heart.  It will also lead to less supply of oxygen supply to the brain and ultimately lead to a stroke.
Congestive heart failure: This is caused due to the extra effort the heart has to take to circulate the blood due to the deposit of excess fat.  Even though the heart works harder different parts of the body do not receive the required amount of blood due to the blockages created by the deposits of fat.  The causes for CHF are Kidney disorders, obesity, diabetes, birth control pills, pregnancy, smoking, excess alcohol, stress, and thyroid and adrenal gland problems.
Coronary heart disease:: It happens when our arteries narrower or even get completely blocked.  The causes for it may be the deposition of calcium, cholesterol, fat and dead cells on the walls of arteries.  When the coronary arteries are narrowed the supply of oxygen-rich blood is reduced to the heart muscle.  This may result in damage or death of a part of heart muscle.  Data results state that coronary heart disease is the cause of about 60% of all deaths associated with cardiovascular disease.
Atherosclerosis: In general terms it is the hardening of the arteries.  It is caused by the formation of multiple plaques within the arteries.  It is the direct result of the deposition of cholesterol in the walls of the arteries.
Cerebrovascular disease: It refers to a problem with the circulation of blood in the blood vessels of the brain.
Peripheral vascular disease affects the circulation primarily in the legs].  Patients with this disease typically complain of pain in their calves especially when walking.
Rheumatic heart disease: This disease begins with a bacterial infection in childhood, affecting joints and heart valves.  The heart problems appear many years later.  Often the valves have to be replaced by an operation.
Congenital heart disease: It refers to a condition where there is a problem with the structure of the heart right from the birth.  These defects may be as simple as a hole in the walls of the heart to a complex situation like affecting the flow of the blood.  .  Some congenital heart problems result in death unless immediately corrected by surgical intervention.  Others cause disability to varying degrees and are treated by surgery later in life with correction of the problem sometimes requiring more than a single operation.
Heart Failure: This occurs when the pumping action of the heart cannot provide enough blood to the rest of the body as it is needed.  This can happen as a result of damage to the heart muscle or from excessive consumption of alcohol, or because of a heart muscle disease also called a cardiomyopathy Prevention to the Cardio Vascular Disease: Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for both men and women, it is still avoidable.  .  Although you cannot change the family history or age but you can surely take steps so that it is avoided.  Given below are some of them:
· Don’t smoke or use tobacco products: Smoking or using other tobacco products is one of the most significant risk factors for developing heart disease.
* Regular Exercise: Regular physical exercise will reduce the risk of fatal heart attack.  Physical activity helps you control your weight and can reduce your chances of developing other conditions that may put a strain on your heart, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.  It also reduces stress, which may also be a factor in heart disease.
* Eat a Healthy Diet: Your diet should be low in fat, cholesterol and salt but should be full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products that can help protect your heart.
Herbal Remedies for Cardiovascular Disease:
Ginger: It helps in lowering cholesterol and inhibits blood platelet collection.
Garlic: Garlic is a wonder drug for heart.  It reduces the  cholesterol levels, prevent blood clots, and destroy plaque.
Aswagandha: It is a unique herb with anti-stress adaptogenic action that leads to better physical fitness and helps cope with life’s daily stress.
Tumeric: It lowers blood cholesterol levels by stimulating the production of bile.  It also prevents the formation of dangerous blood clots that can lead to heart attack.
Alfalfa :Alfalfa leaves and sprouts help reduce the blood cholesterol levels and plaque deposits on artery walls.
Lemon: Daily use of lemon also prevents the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood vessels.
Having any of these regularly will help you prevent the  cardio vascular attack.