MAIMUNA

HEART DISEASE

DESCRIBE

• Damage to arteries leading to the heart

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Heart palpitations
• Weakness or dizziness
• Nausea
• Sweating

WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS

• Family history
• Diabetetes
• Smoking
• Over weight,obest
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Not enough exercise

WAYS TO PREVENT IT

• Eat less fat
• Less soudium
• Fewer calories
• More fiber

WHAT TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE

• Ask your doctor to check your cholesterol
• This is done with a blood test
• Diet changes,or drugs,to bring it down