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How Many People Die Of Heart Disease
Heart Disease: Approximately 611,105. See: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/deaths.htmGet a more detailed answer ›
Heart disease is a condition in which a person has problems within his or her vascular system and heart, which includes both congenital birth defects and problems acquired later. Examples of heart disease include clogging (atherosclerosis) of the coronary (heart) arteries, heart attacks (obstructions of the arteries), damaged heart valves, heart muscle failure, and viral infections of the heart. Some major causes of heart disease include genetics, smoking, hypertension, high ...Read more
Yes: Yes. There are several heart defects that you may die from if you are affected. Usually that happens early in life. Many of the defects can be corrected surgically, but not all of them and sometimes despite correction they do not have good prognosis. I would refer you for the list of such conditions to pediatric cardiologist since science in this area is changing constantly. ...Read more
Lifestyle changes: Don't smoke; exercise goal 4-5 days/week 30-45 min/day; limit alcohol; eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other high-fiber foods.and choose foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol; limit your stress. See your primary provider regularly. ...Read more
Obesity and nicotine: Some of the most common causes of damage to the arteries of the heart (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes), are due to obesity, which is epidemic in the U.S. at this time. Another cause, nicotine use, is also a continuing problem. There are other contributing factors to heart disease also, such as inherited tendencies and lupus, but the obesity-related factors & nicotine=answer. ...Read moreSee 2 more doctor answers
My friend told me that heart disease is now the number one cause of death for women. Is this true?
Yes: Yes, your friend is correct.Get a more detailed answer ›
Is it really the case that thousands more women die every year of heart disease than breast cancer?
Yes: Heart disease is many more times the risk of death than breast cancer in women. Estimated over 500, 000 deaths in a year from heart diseases and 39, 000 deaths from breast cancer in a year. See: http://www.M.Webmd.Com/heart-disease/features/women-more-afraid-of-breast-cancer-than-heart-disease. ...Read more
Likely to die during aneurysm clipping surgery? momhaving it inweeks; shes 48, COPD, Heart disease, coronary artery disease,many heartissues 95lbs 5'7
Relatively high risk: You mean Berry ' cerebral aneurysm surgery risk is getting much better , but still is relatively high risk procedure due to your mom's associated problems, if neglected will have much worse out come than cure by surgery. You need help to over come your grief, speak to your family members ...Read more
I can't stop chewing the inside of my mouth and I have peridontal disease is this dangerous with heart disease the cause if my dads death?
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