Questions Regarding Hepatitis C

Rejekine.
A: Sometimes hepatitis C or hepatitis C treatment can make you difficulty in eating. This can happen because you do not have an appetite, tentacle you have changed, or nausea. Get tips for improving your eating on the Eating Difficulties Facing.

Q: Why do I feel tired?

A: One of the symptoms of hepatitis C is chronic fatigue. Liver has a responsibility to save energy for the body needs for its functions. If the liver is damaged, you need energy to perform daily activities may not be available. It causes fatigue. For tips on how to deal with fatigue read the section on Dealing with Fatigue.

Q: How come my way so as not to infect my family?

A: Hepatitis C is transmitted through contact with blood contaminated with hepatitis C. To avoid the transmission of Hepatitis C, you must eliminate the possibility of contact with blood. Do not share tools that can carry blood, such as toothbrushes, nail clippers, shaving, scissors and so on. If you are injured or have open wounds, treat and care of the wound using proper plaster immediately. If you are injured by kitchen appliances such as a knife or can opener, treat your wounds and sterilize the tool (by boiling with water) before being used again.

Q: Can I still have intercourse?

A: The possibility of contracting hepatitis C through a small intimate relationship but this can be a source of disease approximately 15% of cases. If you are living with Hepatitis C, it is better to use contraceptives such as condoms or a diaphragm. Remember that oral contraceptives do not keep you from getting the disease from sexual intercourse.

Some treatment of chronic hepatitis C (usually taking such Ribavirin) is very dangerous for the fetus. If you are in active treatment and in intimate relationships, it is important to keep the non-pregnant women (during treatment and 6 months after treatment) using at least two forms of contraceptive devices or drugs are effective.

Q: Can I breastfeed my baby if I am living with Hepatitis C?

A: There is never a disease incidence of Hepatitis C can be transmitted from mother to child through breast milk. However, if you are in the treatment of hepatitis C disease, medications you are taking are not safe in breastfeeding. Ask your doctor whether it is safe to continue breastfeeding while taking the drug.

Q: Do I have to tell me that my teeth doker suffering from Hepatitis C?

A: It was very important to tell your dentist and other medical personnel that you are suffering from Hepatitis C. Your dentist needs to prepare for the prevention of mouth even when running the operation for other routine actions that cause expenditure of blood and other things that can potentially spread the disease Hepatitis C. Likewise, if you do a blood sampling. Inform the laboratory staff (people who take blood samples) that you have hepatitis so that he will take reasonable precautions in order not to hurt with a needle and syringe.

Q: What if I or my partner pregnant within the treatment?

A: If you or your partner become pregnant during treatment, it is important to immediately notify your doctor immediately. Treatment in combination with ribavirin can be very dangerous and even fatal to the fetus. Your doctor will discuss options with you.

Q: Do I have to do other diseases vaccinated if I have hepatitis C?

A: It is highly recommended that people get vaccinated for Hepatitis C Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Hepatitis C infection is not meningatkan likely you are infected with hepatitis A and hepatitis B. However, infected with the two diseases at the same time can aggravate hepatitis C infection

Q: Still allow me to hug and kiss my family members if I have hepatitis C?

A: Hepatitis C can not be transmitted through physical contact without involving the blood so it does not matter to hug and kiss your family members.

Q: Can I transmit the disease even though I was in treatment?

A: Not yet known whether treatment can reduce transmission of hepatitis C. However, if the amount of virus in your blood had been undetectable for 6 months after treatment (which means you have a virus rejection response), chances are you transmitting hepatitis C is very low.

Q: What if I do not run a good treatment?

A: Treatment of Hepatitis C can be difficult. Treatment ended less than 1 or 2 years. But clinical experience shows that patients still continue to run the treatment, is a better action in the face of medicine. So it's important to follow your doctor's instructions in the treatment of carefully and not to forget one dosispun. If you have the difficulty in carrying out the treatment tell your doctor.

Q: What questions should I ask my doctor?

A: Hepatitis C is a serious disease. To that end, it is important for you to find and learn everything about the Hepatitis C virus, and didklah yourself about hepatitis C and its treatment. There are several questions you should ask your doctor, such as:

What level I and genotype of virus diseases?
Do I have to do the vaccination Hepatitis A and B?
Should I do a liver biopsy?
Should I run the treatment?
Do I have other conditions that can be a complication in the treatment?
Is the scar in my heart enough to be a liver cancer? If yes, how should I monitor?
Is peginterferon / ribavirin good for me?
What is your recommendation if I was treated with peginterferon with weight-based dose or doses that remain?
How long will my treatment?
How often do I need to control?
What tests should I run? Are these tests need to be repeated? How often?
What side effects? Who can I contact if there are any side effects? Do I need to contact you directly?
What changes should I run every day?
What other medication can and can not I live?

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Hepatitis C Drugs

rejekine. Hepatitis C is currently the standard drug is a combination of Interferon with Ribavirin. Hepatitis C drug combination is going to result in sustained virologic response (persistent viral response) is high. Response is often abbreviated as SVR.

Hepatitis C drugs pegylated interferon alfa created by combining a large water-soluble molecules called "polyethylene glycol" (PEG) with alpha interferon molecule. Merger with PEG interferon alpha increases the size so that it can survive in the body longer. It also can protect the interferon molecule divided by body enzymes.

Another advantage is the time in the body of Hepatitis C drug is much longer (half-life) so did not need to Hepatitis C drug often consumed. Interferon alfa usual standards injected three times a week but pegylated interferon alfa just once a week.

In addition, research showed the drug pegylated interferon alfa Hepatitis C is more effective in producing a response against the virus in patients with chronic hepatitis C than interferon alfa that did not experience pegylasi.

Currently there are two kinds of pegylated interferon alfa are available: peginterferon alfa-2a and peginterferon alfa-2b. although both compounds are effective in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C, there is a difference in the size, type pegylasi, the half-life, route penbersihan of the body and a second dose of pegylated interferon.

Because pegylasi method and type of PEG molecule used in the process can affect the action of drugs and cleaning processes in the body.

The big difference between the two pegylated interferons is dose. The dose of pegylated interferon alfa-2a is the same for all patients, not considering the weight and size of the patient.

While the dose of pegylated interferon alfa-2b adjusted to individual patient's body weight.

Hepatitis C drug is administered according to body weight of patients at a dose of 1.5 mg / kg body weight. Hepatitis C drug is now also available in the form of a pen (Peg Intron Redipen). Form the pen of hepatitis C drugs will provide convenience to patients in the injection. This will increase the ease of patient compliance in the treatment of Hepatitis C. Compliance in the treatment of Hepatitis C is an important factor in improving the therapeutic efficacy of hepatitis C.

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Risk Factors for Hepatitis C

Rejekine.Because of the risk factors Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is transmitted from person to person through contact with infected blood Hepatitis C virus, activities that increase contact with the blood it needs to be considered as a risk factor.
The most common risk factor is injecting drug users and transfusion of blood and blood products before 1992

Other risk factors such as tattoos and body piercing. Ink or tattoo needles that are used to make a tattoo or body piercing can be carriers of hepatitis C virus from one customer to another customer, if the offender does not do sterilasasi on equipment.

Other risk factors are needle injuries, especially in health care workers, hemodialysis and organ transplantation before 1992.

Needle-stick injuries, which often occurs in health care workers, can be a means of transmission of hepatitis C virus The probability of transmission of hepatitis C virus through needle larger than the HIV virus.

Today, in patients with HIV there is a standard protocol in the handling of syringes to reduce the risk of contracting HIV or AIDS. Unfortunately, there is no similar protocol for treatment in patients with hepatitis C to prevent transmission through needles.

Injecting Drug Users

Two-thirds of injecting drug users suffering from Hepatitis C.

People who use injecting drugs, even once, have a high risk of contracting Hepatitis C. Today, the risk of hepatitis C virus infected through injecting drugs was higher than HIV-infected about 60% to 80% are infected with Hepatitis C infected with HIV while about 30%.

Hepatitis C virus is easily spread through sharing needles, syringes and other supplies injecting drug users.

Sexual Relations

Although hepatitis is not easily transmitted through sexual intercourse, risky sexual behavior, especially that have more than one sexual partner, became the trigger for increased risk of hepatitis C virus infection

Approximately 15% of Hepatitis C infection is transmitted through sexual contact. Transmission through sexual intercourse on Hepatitis C is not as high on Hepatitis B. However, high-risk sexual behaviors associated with an increased risk of contracting Hepatitis C. Risk factors of hepatitis C transmission through sexual contact includes

Having more than one partner
PSK service users
Injury due to sex (lack of lubrication of the vagina can increase the risk of transmission through blood)
Sexual intercourse during menstruation.
In married couples, the risk of transmission increases with duration of marriage. This is related to sexual intercourse and sharing of equipment (such as toothbrushes, shaving razors, nail clippers, etc.).

If you have a sexual relationship with a person infected with Hepatitis C risk factors, you should run a test for Hepatitis C as well.

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Hepatitis C relationship with Other Diseases

Hepatitis C virus and HIV

Rejekine. HIV (causes AIDS) and Hepatitis C has some similarities and important differences. Both are viruses that can cause chronic disease. Some risk factors such as injection drug use and blood transfusions before 1992 are often found both viruses. Today, nearly a third of people with HIV, especially those infected from transfusions and needles, are also infected with hepatitis C virus

Patients infected with hepatitis C virus and HIV, chronic Hepatitis C is faster than their HIV negative.

It is estimated that about 180 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C, or about 3 percent of the population. Hepatitis C infection more so than HIV.

Hepatitis C and other hepatitis viruses

Although all viral hepatitis affects the liver, different premises Hepatitis C Hepatitis B and Hepatitis A. The big difference is there is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. Hepatitis B virus is often transmitted through sexual contact. Hepatitis A, in contrast to hepatitis B and C do not cause chronic disease.

Hepatitis C Hepatitis B Hepatitis A
Number of new cases per year	35,000	200,000	150,000
Number of affected people in U.S.	4,000,000	1,200,000	--
Main routes of transmission	- IV Drug use - Transfusions - Needlestick Injuries - Hemodialysis - Tattooing/Body Piercing with Contaminated Needles or Ink	- IV Drug use - Transfusions - Needlestick Injuries - Hemodialysis - Tattooing/Body Piercing with Contaminated Needles or Ink - Sexual	Food and Water Contamination
Vaccine	No	Yes	Yes

Hepatitis C dan Hemofilia

Penderita Hemofilia memiliki resiko terinfeksi melalui darah lebih tinggi dibandingkan populasi lainnya karena mereka secara teratur menjalani transfusi darah dan menerima produk darah lainnya.

Pada tahun 1987, prosedur inaktivasi virus mulai diberlakukan di bank darah. Dengan prosedur ini telah dilakukan pemusnahan besar-besaran pada darah yang ada karena adanya virus Hepatitis C. Namun demikian penderita Hemofilia yang menerima produk darah sebelum tahun tersebut memiliki resiko tinggi terinfeksi Hepatitis C.

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The process of Liver Damage

Rejekine. Normal liver is smooth and springy to the touch. When the liver infected with a disease (eg Hepatitis C), the liver becomes swollen. Liver cells begin to release the enzyme alanine aminotransferase into the blood. With this condition your doctor can tell if your liver is damaged or not. When the enzyme concentration was higher than normal, it is a sign the liver is damaged. When liver disease develops, changes and increased liver damage.

Fibrosis.
Once swollen, the liver tries to improve by forming bekasluk or a small scar. Grate is called "fibrosis", which makes the liver more difficult to function. When the damage goes, the more scar formed and began to coalesce, in a later stage is called "cirrhosis".

Cirrhosis.
Damage to the recurrent, large areas of damaged liver can become permanent and become scabs. Blood can not flow properly in the damaged liver tissue. Heart began to shrink and become hard. Chronic hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis usually the same as consuming excess alcohol.

Liver function is damaged.
As cirrhosis worsens, the liver can not filter wastes, toxins, and drugs in the blood. The liver can no longer be producing "clotting factor" to stop the bleeding. Body fluids are formed on the abdomen and legs, bleeding in the gut is common, and usually slows mental function. At this point, liver transplantation is the only option.

Liver cancer.
Sometimes liver cell damage followed by changes in cell gene which can become cancerous. Chronic hepatitis C patients have a higher risk to suffer from "hepatocellular carcinoma", a type of liver tumors.

Prevention of Liver Damage

Cirrhosis can be stopped and can sometimes be prevented. For patients with chronic hepatitis C, is essential to prevent further damage to the liver where sirosi worse. Additionally, if your hepatitis C patients avoid alcohol completely. Also do not drink alcohol with acetaminophen (the drug content of headaches and flu), because when taken together can cause a state of "fulminant hepatitis", which can cause liver damage total.

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Consequences of Hepatitis C Patients

Rejekine. One of the most serious consequences in patients with Hepatitis C is a liver cancer.

About 15% of patients infected with hepatitis C virus can eliminate the virus from his body spontaneously without facing konskwensinya at a later date. This is called acute infection. Unfortunately, the majority of patients with this disease becomes chronic. (A disease said to be chronic when settled more than 6 months).

Hepatitis C Chronic Hepatitis one of the most dangerous form of the disease and for long periods can have complications, especially if not treated.

Patients with chronic hepatitis are at risk of a late stage liver disease and liver cancer. Few of the patients with chronic hepatitis, his heart was broken and needed a liver transplant. In fact, liver disease, especially the main causes of Hepatitis C in liver transplant today.

About a third of liver cancer caused by Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a liver cancer is increasing throughout the world because many people infected with Hepatitis C each year.


Although hepatitis C have no symptoms, liver damage continued and became worse over time.

When the liver becomes damaged (for example, for Hepatitis C) would improve their own hearts that form the scar. Grated form is often called fibrosis. The more scar indicates the severity of the disease. Thus, liver cirrhosis can be (filled with scar).

The structure of the liver cells begin to break, so that the liver no longer functions normally. Liver damage caused by Hepatitis C usually occurs gradually over 20 years, but several factors can make more rapid progression of the disease, such as alcohol, male gender, age and HIV infection.

Due to Hepatitis C infection can cause liver damage without symptoms, it is very important to carry out checks as early as possible and discuss treatment options with your doctor. Research shows that patients treated before it damaged her heart had significantly better response to treatment than in patients who delay treatment

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Treatment of Hepatitis C

Rejekine. Is Hepatitis be treated?
Can, chronic hepatitis C can be treated with Pegylated Interferon and Ribavirin.

Treatment of Hepatitis C as early as possible is very important. Although your body has to fight against infection, but only 15% were successful, the treatment is still needed to prevent chronic hepatitis C and helps reduce the possibility of a broken heart.

Sometimes, the treatment of hepatitis C requires a long time, and can not be helped. But because the disease can become severe over time, it is important to seek proper treatment from your doctor.

Diagnosis and early treatment is very urgent and important. A significant percentage of people who do it can recover from Hepatitis C and showed improvement of his heart.

The goal of treatment of hepatitis C is to eliminate the virus from your body as early as possible to prevent the worsening developments and end-stage liver disease.

Most forms of interferon alpha could only last one day but can be modified through PEGylation process to make it last longer. Although interferon alfa can be used as a single hepatitis C drugs including pegylated interferon, the study showed more effective when combined with anti-viral ribavirin.

Three compounds used in the treatment of Hepatitis C are:

Interferon alpha
Is a protein made naturally by the human body to enhance the immune system / immunity and regulate other cell functions. Drugs recommended for chronic hepatitis C is of inteferon alpha can be in the form of natural or synthetic.

Pegylated interferon alfa
Created by combining water-soluble molecules called "polyethylene glycol (PEG)" with the alpha interferon molecule. Modification of alpha interferon is no longer in the body, and studies have shown more effective in making the last response to the virus from chronic hepatitis C patients compared to regular interferon alfa.

Ribavirin
Is anti-viral drugs are used together with interferon alfa for chronic hepatitis C treatment. Ribavirin alone is not effective when used against hepatitis C virus, but with the combination of interferon alpha, is more effective than alpha inteferon own.
This treatment has been accepted based on its ability to generate a response against the virus in patients with chronic hepatitis C disease.

The patient is said to have a response against the virus if the number of Hepatitis C virus is so low that it was not detected in standard tests Hepatitis C virus RNA and if those levels remained undetectable for more than 6 months after treatment is completed.

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prevention of hepatitis E

Rejekine. Hepatitis E is a viral hepatitis (liver inflammation) caused by infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV). HEV has a fecal-oral transmission route (feces to the mouth). Infection with this virus was first documented in 1955 during an outbreak in New Delhi, India.

Epidemiology
The incidence of hepatitis E are highest in adolescents and adults aged between 15-40 years. Although children are often exposed to these infections as well, but they rarely show symptoms. The death rate is generally low, Hepatitis E usually goes away by itself and the patient recovered. However, during the duration of infection (usually several weeks), the disease is very disturbing daily activities. Hepatitis E is sometimes develop into a severe acute liver disease, and fatal in about 2% of all cases. Clinically, the disease is proportional to the hepatitis A, but in pregnant women the disease is more often severe and associated with the clinical syndrome called fulminant liver failure. Pregnant women, especially in the third trimester, experienced higher mortality rate from this disease (around 20%).

Although there is a single serotype of this virus, four different genotypes have been reported. Genotypes 1 and 2 is only limited to humans and often associated with large outbreaks and epidemics in developing countries with poor sanitary conditions. Genotype 3 and 4 infect humans, pigs and other animal species and has been responsible for sporadic cases of hepatitis E in developing countries and industries.

Deployment
Hepatitis E is prevalent in most developing countries, and the public in any country with hot climate. It is widespread in Southeast Asia, northern and central Africa, India, and Central America. It spreads primarily through fecal contamination in water or food supplies; transmission person to person is rare, but can occur during oral-anal sex (eg licking the anus). Epidemic outbreak of Hepatitis E most often occurs after heavy rain and the wet season due to disruption of water supply.

Pets have been reported as a reservoir for hepatitis E virus, with some surveys showing infection rates exceeding 95% of them come from pigs. This possibility applies also if someone eats meat boar and deer meat raw. However, the rate of transmission to humans via this route is still debated by experts.

A number of other small mammals have been identified as a potential reservoir: Bandicoot rats was lower (Bandicota bengalensis), black rat (Rattus rattus brunneusculus) and home cecurut Asia (Suncus murinus).

A bird flu virus has been described symptoms associated with hepatitis-splenomegaly in chickens. The virus is genetically and antigenically related to mammalian HEV and may constitute a new genus.

replication of the virus have been found in the small intestine, lymph nodes, colon and liver of infected pigs.

Prevention
Improving sanitation is the most important measure, which consists of maintenance of cleanliness on the disposal of human waste; also important higher standards for public water supplies, good personal hygiene procedures and sanitary food preparation.

A vaccine based on viral proteins that are re-combination, have been developed and recently tested in a high-risk population (military personnel from developing countries). The vaccine appears effective and safe, but more research is needed to assess long-term vaccine protection and cost effectiveness of vaccination with hepatitis E

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Hepatitis c virus

Rejekine. Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV = Hepatitis C virus). Hepatitis C virus entry into liver cells, using the genetic machinery in the cell to duplicate the Hepatitis C virus, and then infect many other cells.

15% of cases of Hepatitis C infection is acute, meaning the body automatically clean and there are no consequences. Unfortunately 85% of cases, hepatitis C infection becomes chronic and slowly damages the liver for years. In that time, the liver can be broken into cirrhosis (hardening of the liver), end-stage liver disease and liver cancer.

Causes of Hepatitis C


Hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis means swelling of the hati.Banyak kinds of viral hepatitis C. In many cases, the virus enters the body, began life in liver cells, disrupt the normal activity of these cells, then using the genetic machinery in the cell to duplicate the Hepatitis C virus and then infect other healthy cells.

If you have Hepatitis C, it is important to eat healthy foods and avoiding alcohol. Alcohol can worsen the damage your heart, whether you are in treatment or not.

One of the common symptoms of hepatitis C is chronic fatigue. Fatigue can also be a side effect of treatment of Hepatitis C. Fatigue caused by Hepatitis C can be resolved with adequate rest and run a routine exercise.

Hepatitis C virus is very clever to transform themselves quickly. Today there are at least six major types of hepatitis C virus (often called the genotype) and more than 50 subtypes.

This is the reason why the body can not effectively fight the virus and studies have not been able to make a vaccine against viral hepatitis C. Genotype does not determine how bad and how quickly the disease progression of Hepatitis C, but certain genotypes may not respond as well as others in treatment.

Symptoms of Hepatitis C

Often times people who suffer from Hepatitis C have no symptoms, although infection has occurred for many years.

If the symptoms below there are probably vague:

• Tired
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach ache
• Urine becomes dark
• Yellow skin or eyes (called "jaundice") are rare
• In some cases, hepatitis C can cause an increase in certain enzymes in the liver, which can be detected on routine blood tests. However, some patients with chronic hepatitis C have levels of liver enzymes or abnormal fluctuations.

Nevertheless, it is necessary to perform the test if you think you have the risk of contracting hepatitis C or if you had any contact with contaminated people or objects. The only way to identify this disease is by blood test.

Transmission of Hepatitis C

Transmission of Hepatitis C is usually through direct contact with blood or its products and needles or other sharp instruments contaminated. In many everyday activities risk of infection by Hepatitis C such as bleeding from cuts or nosebleeds, or menstrual blood. Personal equipment is exposed to contact by the patient can transmit the hepatitis C virus (such as toothbrushes, razors or manicure tools). Risk of Hepatitis C infection through sexual intercourse was higher in people who have more than one partner.

Transmission of Hepatitis C rarely occurs from hepatitis C-infected mothers to newborns or other family members. However, if the mother is also HIV-positive patients, the risk of transmitting hepatitis C is very much possible. Breastfeeding does not transmit hepatitis C.

If you have Hepatitis C, you can not spread hepatitis C to others through hugs, handshakes, sneezing, coughing, sharing eating utensils and drinking, casual contact, or other contacts who are not exposed to blood. A person who is infected with Hepatitis C can infect others 2 weeks after infection to him.

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Differences hepatitis a, b and c

Rejekine. Many who thought all Hepatitis is a liver disease the same, but each type is different and has a power-of-mouth and the different treatment. Hepatitis, there is light levels such as Hepatitis A and the toughest like Hepaitis C. In Indonesia the three types of hepatitis are A, B and C are caused by viruses. What is the difference of 3 hepatitis?

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver usually caused by viruses. Hepatitis that occurred in Indonesia was often caused by viral hepatitis A, B and C.

Hepatitis A, B and C are both caused by viruses, namely hepatitis virus type A (HVA), Viral Hepatitis type B (HVB) and hepatitis type C virus (HCV). However, three viruses transmitted by different media.

In addition to Hepatitis A, B and C, in the world also found Hepatitis D, E, F and G. Hepatitis D is a fellow of Hepatitis B infection and may worsen the infection, Hepatitis E is almost like Hepatitis A that only occurs in developing countries. While there is little new F Hepatitis cases were reported. For the latest Hepatitis G virus, infection often occurs in conjunction with Hepatitis B or C.

Here's the difference between Hepatitis A, B and C

Hepatitis A

Transmission of viral hepatitis A or hepatitis virus type A (HVA) via the fecal oral route, the virus is found in the stool. The virus is also easily transmitted through food or beverages that have been contaminated, also sometimes through sexual contact with patients.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A usually does not appear until you have the virus for several weeks. Hepatitis A is associated with a clean lifestyle. In many cases, hepatitis A infection never develop to severe hepatitis B or C so it will not cause liver cancer. However, hepatitis A continues to be treated well because of reduced productivity for those who must be hospitalized.

Signs and symptoms of Hepatitis A are:
Fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain or discomfort, especially in the liver area (on the right side below the rib cage)
Loss of appetite
Fever
Dark-colored urine
Muscle pain
Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).

Mild cases of Hepatitis A usually does not require treatment and most people who are infected recover completely with no permanent liver damage.

Hygienic behavior such as washing hands with soap before eating and after toilet is one of the best ways to protect yourself against Hepatitis A virus

There is no specific treatment for Hepatitis A, because the infection usually resolves itself in 1-2 months. However, to reduce impact damage to the liver as well as speed up the healing process, some steps that follow will be given treatment while being treated in hospital.

1. Rest. The goal is to provide enough energy for your immune system in fighting infection.

2. Anti nausea. One of the effects of infeksiHhepatitis A is nausea, which reduces appetite. This impact must be addressed because nutrition is very important in the healing process.

3. Rest your heart. Liver function is to metabolize the drugs are already used in the body. Because liver inflammation is experiencing pain, then drugs that do not need as well as alcohol and the like should be avoided during illness.

Prevention for the Hepatitis A vaccination is also available for people who are at high risk.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis type B virus (HVB) can be transmitted through blood and body fluids of human sexual contacts, transmission from mother to fetus in the womb and through injections or blood transfusions contaminated with Hepatitis B virus, such as injecting drug users, users of health equipment (needles, knives , scissors) are not sterilized perfect, piercing, tattooing, razors, nail clippers are not sterile.

In contrast to Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B virus in some people can cause chronic hepatitis B, leading to liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis of the conditions that cause permanent scarring in the liver.

Hepatitis B Signs and symptoms usually appear about 3 months after infection and can range from mild to severe. Signs and symptoms of hepatitis B is similar to hepatitis A, namely:
Stomach ache
Dark urine
Fever
Joint pain
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness and fatigue
Yellowed skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice).

Most people infected with Hepatitis B in adults when fully recovered. However, infants and children are far more likely to develop chronic Hepatitis B infection. There is no cure for hepatitis B but the vaccine can prevent the transmission of this disease.

Hepatitis B disease is not curable, but treatment process is usually done in a long time or even a lifetime. If left untreated, hepatitis B can progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Prevention such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B can be done by vaccination.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C has the highest severity than hepatitis A and B. Same as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C is transmitted through a blood infection from the main road of blood transfusion or blood products that have not been screened (examination), the exchange of syringes by injecting drug users (injecting drug users / IDUs) as well as needles or tattoo equipment and non-sterile piercing.

Hepatitis C virus infection is also called the covert infection (silent infection) due to early infection is often asymptomatic or there is no typical symptoms that are often overlooked. Most people do not know they are infected with Hepatitis C and liver damage appears or through routine medical tests.

If there are any symptoms, hepatitis C is usually only show flu-like symptoms, namely:
Fatigue
Fever
Nausea or poor appetite
Muscle and joint pain
Pain in liver area.

Hepatitis C virus is a virus that is genetically very varied and has a high mutation rate, thus enabling the generation of diverse viruses. Consequently there has been no successful vaccines designed to prevent infection with hepatitis C virus

Cirrhosis occurs in 10-20 percent of patients with chronic hepatitis C and liver cancer occur in 1-5 percent of patients with chronic hepatitis C within 20-30 years. And about 90 percent of people newly infected with the disease will continue to develop into chronic infection.

For hepatitis C until now no vaccine to prevent it.

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beware .. you can kill hepatitis quietly

Rejekine. Hepatitis B disease is a type of disease that do not show symptoms mean. No wonder when the sufferer is completely unaware that he had suffered from hepatitis B even if already in a chronic condition though.

"The most commonly found are without symptoms. A lot of patients we treat do not know if she was sick. Lucky if there are patients who are diligent or knowingly making a check-up every year. With early treatment, likely to become chronic can certainly be reduced.

you know, it is difficult to determine whether someone suffers from the symptoms of hepatitis B only. Certainly the most valid is based on the results of blood tests in the laboratory.

However, there are symptoms that may be present in patients but not always emerged. "The symptoms that may be present such as fatigue, decreased appetite, fever, diarrhea, discoloration of urine and feces, eye and skin color looks yellow.

someone would have tested positive for hepatitis B by a doctor if you have undergone a series of clinical examination in the laboratory. Your doctor will consider a number of indicators such as HBsAg positive (antigen indicating the presence of infection) or an increase in liver enzymes (SGOT and SGPT).

"From the results of the examination later, the doctor will then determine whether these infections need to be treated or not. For example, not all of which have a positive Hepatitis be treated because it must be seen first of which groups should be seen and other factors that cause it.

Meanwhile, the person would otherwise suffer from chronic B hepatisis when he already had or are suffering from an infection for more than six months. Diagnosis is also based on the presence of HBV DNA (an indication of active viral replication) in serum, increased liver enzymes, and histologic evidence of ultrasound results that show the process of liver inflammation.

Currently, treatment hepatiitis B is available in oral and injectable form. For oral treatment, the patient throughout his life must take drugs that interfere with the ability of the virus to replicate and infect cells of the liver even more. In Indonesia, there are 4 types of oral drugs that are licensed FDA, namely Entecavir, Lamivudine, Adefovir and Telbivudine. Meanwhile, through injection, the patient will be given interferon or the synthesis of compounds that mimic substances that the body produces to fight infection

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About Cholesterol and heart disease

• Heart disease leading cause of death
• High cholesterol has a direct relationship with cardiovascular disease
• The lower the cholesterol, the less likelihood of heart disease
• Exercise and diet can help lower cholesterol levels
and improve overall health
• Smoking can increase your risk of heart disease
Is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the liver and can be found in all body cells. This substance is also available in the diet through foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, and foods that contain milk. The body uses cholesterol to form cell membranes, some hormones and tissues - tissues as required.

LDL cholesterol - bad cholesterol type

Cholesterol and other fats can not dissolve in blood. They were taken to the whole body with special proteins called lipoproteins. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) are carriers of the majority of cholesterol in the blood and is often called the "Bad" cholesterol.
Terlalau many low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) which circulates in the blood can slowly accumulate in the walls of the arteries that supply oxygen to the heart. LDL cholesterol can form plaque and eventually clog arteries and cause Ateroskleriosis. In the brain, aterioskleriosis can cause stroke, while on the heart causing coronary heart disease (CHD).

HDL Cholesterol - Cholesterol type of good

Meanwhile, High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is a duty took cholesterol from body tissues to the liver, where HDL may be processed and excreted by the body. HDL cholesterol is commonly known as "Good" cholesterol because higher levels of HDL cholesterol is usually attributed to the low possibility of having a heart attack.
Triglycerides Is it?

Triglycerides are fats from animals and plants that we eat. Liver using the fat we eat, especially saturated fats (solid fats at room temperature) to make cholesterol. Therefore, when high levels of saturated fat, can cause blood cholesterol levels are also high. High triglyceride levels may also lower the good cholesterol (HDL). This could allow coronary heart disease.
Is Ateroskleriosis it?

Ateroskleriosis is a condition in which cholesterol accumulated on the walls of the arteries (blood vessels located in the heart that provides oxygen to the heart). Accumulated cholesterol is called plaque ateroskleriotik and may block blood flow through arteries. Coronary artery that normally do not have ateroskleriotik. These arteries carry blood to the heart without a hitch.
Who are at risk for heart disease?

High cholesterol is buried in the walls of your arteries will result in impaired blood flow, especially on the heart so that cardiac function will be reduced. This will result in physical fitness will decline. The following are factors that can lead to heart disease:

• Low HDL cholesterol levels (<40 mg / dL)
• Family history of heart attack
• Body is too heavy or obese
• Lack of exercise
• unhealthy eating patterns (eg: Fast food)
• Age: men aged 45 years and older and women aged 55 and above
• Hypertension
• Smoking Habits

What are some tips to lower cholesterol levels?

There are a few things to know for lowering cholesterol:

1. Cholesterol Test
2. Have an active lifestyle
Some examples of active lifestyle activities:
• Running in the morning for 20 minutes
• Swim for 25 minutes
• Cycling for 20 minutes
• Gymnastics physical health to music
3. Meal with balanced nutrition
4. Do not smoke
5. Check your cholesterol levels every six months

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Cholesterol Diet Tips, Avoid Heart Disease

1. Reduce consumption of foods high in fat.

2. Reduce cholesterol intake to less than 200 milligrams per day, by reducing and avoiding high cholesterol foods.
3. Limit your fat intake to 25 to 35 percent of total calories per day.

4. Avoid excessive consumption of fast food.

5. Kulitilah chicken and fish before consumption. Choose lean meat for consumption dalamjumlah limited.

6. Olahlah fish, chicken, or beef baked or boiled manner. Use as little oil is also processed foods whenever possible.

7. Use low-fat products, such as skim milk or nonfat yogur.

8. Correlation of frequency of eating and cholesterol. According to a peneliatian, who conducted a scientist at the Institute of Public Health at Cambridge University, England, also found an association between frequency of eating in one day with blood cholesterol levels. According to a study involving 14,000 female respondents / men aged 45/75 years, kadisi is also associated with reduced CHD risk of 10-21%.

9. The selection of foods low in cholesterol. Various high-cholesterol foods generally does feel good on the tongue. However, when considering the impact, it's time you started looking for alternative food a better replacement,

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Periodontal disease as a risk factor for coronary heart disease

REjekine. Who never toothache? almost everyone had experienced toothache. But from now on, be careful with toothache, because it can trigger heart disease, especially toothache periodontal (supporting tissue of teeth: the gums, jaw bone, cementum, periodontal ligament).

The bacteria found in periodontal tissues likely to be the cause of three systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease and blood clotting problems. But of the three, the most rapidly affected are heart disease, where bacteria can enter through the bloodstream. This is known as the focal infection theory in which the microorganisms are derived from the infection in the tissue supporting the teeth can affect other organs like the heart.

Periodontal disorders is one of the trigger factors and risk factors of cardiovascular disease. Incidence calculus due to hardening of the plaque is not cleaned can cause chronic infection of the gums. Bacteria from an infection in the tooth organ is able to walk into the heart through the bloodstream, causing atherosclerosis (blockage of the flow of heart arteries due to plaque stacks) and even ischemia and myocardial infarction. Germs that contribute most of the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis is a gram-positive bacteria are anaerobic bacteria. So, in addition to other risk factors such as smoking, obesity, hypercholesterolemia and hypertension, chronic dental disease can also cause heart disease.

There is a 54% Case
Relationship of bacteria in the mouth with cardiovascular disease lately widely studied, mainly related to bacteria bacterial endocarditis and coronary heart disease. Based on the research, it turns from a number of cases of heart disease, as much as 54% of patients had a history of periodontal disease.
This discovery is surprising because dental disease is rarely thought to cause heart disease. However, the results of various studies are still considered to be not satisfactory because it has not been able to explain clearly how this could happen. Too difficult for cardiologists to predict that heart disease experienced by patients originating from periodontal disease.

Maybe in the future these factors should receive more attention from the cardiologist. Or maybe the card status need to be added a history of dental and oral condition of patients. This is to prevent more number of cases of heart disease, especially those associated with periodontal disease. In addition, good cooperation between the dentist and cardiologist will also give more benefits to patients.

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Types of diseases associated with heart

Rejekine. Heart disease is a disease that interferes with the vascular system, or more precisely attack the heart and veins. Some examples of heart disease such as coronary heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, chest pain and rheumatic heart disease. Coronary heart disease is heart disease sufferers the most. This disease attacks the blood vessels and can cause heart attacks. A heart attack caused by clogged arteries so that hamper the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the heart. Stroke is caused by lack of blood flow to the brain which sometimes causes bleeding in the brain.


However, not all heart disease is caused by a blood vessel. Here are some other disorders of the heart or the types of diseases related to heart, namely:

Abnormal Heart Rhythms

Normally the heart beats 60-100 times per minute (or about 100 thousand times per day). Abnormal heart bedetak usually called arryhytmia (often also called dysrhythmia). The heart that beats too slowly (under 60 beats per minute) is called bradyarrhythmias. While that is above 100 beats per minute is called the tachyarrhytmias.

Heart Failure

Or heart failure is the most frightening heart pemyakit. Not that the heart can not work at all, except that the heart is not beating properly.

Heart Valve Disease

Damage to heart valves. Heart valves found in each chamber of the heart (our heart has four chambers) which controls the direction of blood flow to the heart.

Congenitas Heart Disease

Or commonly referred to abnormalities in the heart. Attacking 8-10 children out of every 1000 births. The initial symptoms are usually detected at birth or in childhood. In America, about 500 thousand people have heart abnormalities in the growth and increasing prominence 20 thousand people every year.

Cardiomyopathies

Attack on the heart muscle itself. Those stricken with this disease are usually experiencing a cardiac enlargement or reduction, or abnormally and become even stiffer. It causes the heart to pump blood is not normal (become weaker). Without good handling, cardiomyopathies will lead to a worse disease like heart failure or cause abnormal heart beats.

Pericarditis

Is inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart. The condition is rare and usually caused by infection. There are many factors that cause susceptibility to heart disease. The main factor is the lifestyle which caused as if we establish the disease in the body. But there are several factors that can not be changed, such as advancing age and heredity.

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Congestive Heart Failure Treatment

Lifestyle Modification-Modification

Rejekine. After congestive heart failure is diagnosed, treatment Should be started IMMEDIATELY. Perhaps the most Important and yet most neglected aspect of treatment involves lifestyle modifications. Causes an increase of sodium in fluid accumulation in the body's tissues. Because the body is congested with excess fluid Often, Patients Become very sensitive to the levels of intake of sodium and water. Restricting salt and fluid intake is recommended Often Because of the tendency of fluid to accumulate in the lungs and Surrounding tissues. An American "no added salt" diet can still contain 4 to 6 grams (4000 to 6000 milligrams) of sodium per day. In Patients with congestive heart failure, an intake of no more than 2 grams (2000 milligrams) of sodium per day is advised Generally. Reading food labels and paying close attention to the total sodium intake is very important.
Likewise, the total amount of fluid consumed must be regulated. Although many Patients with congestive heart failure take diuretics to aid in the elimination of excess fluid, the action of these medications can be overwhelmed by an excess intake of water and other fluids. The maxim That "drinking eight glasses of water a day is healthy" Certainly does not apply to Patients with congestive heart failure. In fact, Patients with more advanced cases of congestive heart failure are advised to limit Often Their total daily fluid intake from all sources to 2 quarts. The above guidelines for sodium and fluid intake May Vary Depending on the severity of congestive heart failure in any given patient and Should Be discussed with the patient's physician.
An Important tool for monitoring an Appropriate fluid balance is the frequent measurement of body weight. An early sign of fluid accumulation is an increase of in body weight. This may occur even before shortness of breath or swelling in the legs and other body tissues (edema) is detected. A weight gain of two to three pounds over two to three days Should prompt a call to the physician, the WHO may order an increase of in the dose of diuretics or other methods designed to stop the early stages of fluid accumulation before it Becomes more severe.
Aerobic exercise, once discouraged for congestive heart failure Patients, has been shown to be beneficial in maintaining overall functional capacity, quality of life, and Perhaps even Improving survival. Each patient's body has its own unique abilities to compensate for the failing heart. Given the same degree of heart muscle weakness, Patients may display widely varying degrees of Limitation of function. Regular exercise, Pls tailored to the patient's tolerance level, Appears to Provide Significant benefits and Should Be Used Only When the patient is compensated and stable.

Addressing Factors That Can Potentially irreversible

Depending on the underlying disease of congestive heart failure, the factors that could potentially be reversed should be investigated. For example, in certain patients with heart failure kongestifnya caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle, restoration (recovery) of blood flow through coronary artery surgery or catheter procedures (angioplasty, intracoronary stenting) may be considered. Congestive heart failure caused by a severe illness of the valves may be reduced in patients with the proper valve operation. If congestive heart failure caused by chronic hypertension and uncontrolled, aggressive control of blood pressure will often improve the condition. Likewise, heart muscle weakness caused by alcohol abuse is severe and prolonged can be significantly better with the cessation of drinking. Congestive heart failure caused by other disease states may be in the same way can be partially or completely reversed with appropriate actions.

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Diagnose Congestive Heart Failure

Rejekine. The diagnosis of congestive heart failure is the most common clinically based on knowledge of the relevant medical history from the patient, physical examination carefully, and laboratory tests are selected.
Thorough patient history may reveal the presence of one or more of the symptoms of congestive heart failure described above. In addition, a history of significant coronary artery disease, previous heart attack, hypertension, diabetes, or significant alcohol use could be clues.
The physical examination focused on detecting the presence of extra fluid in the body (the voices of breath, swelling of the legs, or neck veins) as well as a careful pengkarakteristikan condition of the heart (pulse, heart size, heart sounds, and rustle-rustle or murmurs).
Diagnostic tests are helpful, including electrocardiogram (ECG) and chest x-rays to investigate the possibility of prior heart attacks, arrhythmia, cardiac enlargement, and fluid in and around the lungs. Diagnostic test may be the single most useful is the echocardiogram, in which ultrasound is used to image (image) of heart muscle, valve structures, and patterns of blood flow. Echocardiogram is very useful in diagnosing heart muscle weakness. In addition, tests can suggest possible causes for the weaknesses of the heart muscle (eg, prior heart attack, and valve abnormalities are severe). Almost all patients to her diagnosis of congestive heart failure is suspected should ideally perform echocardiography at the beginning of their assessment.
Nuclear medical studies to assess the overall pumping ability of the heart and examine the possibility of inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle. Cardiac catheterization allow delineation (visualization) the arteries to the heart with angiography (using the dye in the blood vessels that can be viewed using the methods of x-ray). During catheterization the pressure in and around the heart can be measured and performance (achievement) assessed heart. In rare cases, a biopsy of heart tissue may be recommended to diagnose specific diseases. This biopsy can often be implemented through the use of a special catheter is inserted into a vein and dimaneuver into the right side of the heart.
Another useful diagnostic test is a blood test called BNP or brain natriuretic peptide levels. These levels can vary with age and gender but typically rise from heart failure and may help in diagnosis, and may be useful in following response to treatment of congestive heart failure.
The choice of tests depends on each patient's case and is based on the suspected diagnoses.

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Causes of Congestive Heart Failure

Rejekine. Many disease processes can impair the efficiency of pumping of the heart to cause congestive heart failure. In America, the causes of the most common of congestive heart failure are:

1. coronary artery disease,
2. High blood pressure (hypertension),
3. Prolonged alcohol abuse, and
4. diseases of the heart valves.

The causes are less common include viral infections of the heart muscle stiffness, thyroid disorders, heart rhythm disorders, and many others.
Should also be noted that in patients with underlying heart disease, taking certain medications can lead to the development or worsening of congestive heart failure. This is especially true for drugs that can cause the detention of sodium or affect the strength of the heart muscle. Examples of such drugs are medications anti-inflammatory drugs commonly used drugs (NSAIDs), which include ibuprofen (Motrin and others) and naproxen (Aleve and others) as well as certain steroids, some diabetes drugs and some calcium channel blockers.

Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure

The symptoms of congestive heart failure vary among individuals according to specific organ systems involved and depending on the degree of her entire body had been "compensate" for the heart muscle weakness.
The early symptoms of congestive heart failure is fatigue. While fatigue is a sensitive indicator of possible underlying congestive heart failure, it is clear that non-specific symptoms that may be caused by many other conditions. Person's ability to exercise may also be reduced. Patients may not even feel this reduction, and they may subconsciously reduce their activities to accommodate these limitations.
When the body becomes too burdened with the fluid from congestive heart failure, swelling (edema) of the ankles and the legs or abdomen may be recorded.
In addition, fluid may berakmulasi in the lungs, thus causing shortness of breath, especially during sports / exercise and when lying flat. In some instances, patients awake at night, gasping for air.
Some may not be able to sleep unless sitting upright.
Extra fluid in the body may cause increased urination, especially at night.
The accumulation of fluid in the liver and intestines may cause nausea, abdominal pain, and decreased appetite.

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Terrifying Implications of Coronary Heart Disease in Your Body

Rejekine. Coronary heart disease occurs because the artery / blood vessel into the heart of the narrows due to the buildup of plaque on artery walls. In medical terms, this is called atherosclerosis. Plaques that put a halt to the flow of blood.

As a result, blood flow that supplies oxygen to the heart is hampered which of course makes the body's needs are not met properly. If the artery is closed fully, it can cause heart attacks.

Severity of the condition of the heart relies least plaque deposits in arteries to the heart. Some of the symptoms that arise when a person suffering from coronary heart disease include chest tightness, unusual fears, and become short of breath.

Impact of coronary heart disease in blood pressure can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Plaque deposits that occur to make blood vessels constrict thereby inhibiting the smooth flow of blood.

Drugs given to deal with this is a drug that lowers blood pressure and reduce heart work too hard. Also added a drug that blood flow.

Another effect is coronary heart disease sufferers will experience an irregular heartbeat or in medical terms is called an arrhythmia. Heartbeat can suddenly high and low suddenly. At severe levels, it is not impossible it will lead to the occurrence of an unconscious condition or even death.

Impaired heart rate can occur at any time and is a warning sign of coronary heart disease. Regarding the heartbeat rhythm is there are several classifications, namely the so-called sinus tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), sinus bradycardia (slow heartbeat), ventricular tachycardia (fast heart beat and irregular heart at the bottom), or atrial fibrillation (vibration at the top of the heart).

Not only that, coronary heart disease can also cause damage in other organs. Kidney and liver usually gets the bad effects of damage in the heart organ. Though both are organs that are vital to the body. The kidneys have to filter pembungan function of blood. Likewise with the liver has the function to extract the food we eat.

If they are unable to work normally, obviously bad for the body because it addresses the vital organs have lost their functions well and will surely lead to chaos in the body. Supposing, as countries whose leaders have been paralyzed and could not carry out their duties properly, then surely the country's in big trouble.

Coronary Heart Heals

A number of materials from plants able to cope with coronary heart disease. As Noni Juice and Ant Nest. Both herbs are able to destroy a blockage that occurs in the arteries, blood circulation, and control the heart rhythm back to normal. In case of emergencies such as heart attack, patients should be immediately taken to the hospital to get help.

In essence, if you feel there's something wrong with your heart, you should immediately consult with doctors for cardiac examination performed immediately. If you are convicted of suffering from coronary heart disease, you can know what should be done to treat it

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Characteristics of Coronary Heart Disease and its Prevention

Rejekine. Healthy tips to prevent coronary heart disease with appropriate measures easier and cheaper to maintain your heart. In connection with the rise of a sudden heart attack recently. As in the case of our late member of parliament who left us Adjie Massaid first heart attack because it helps us begin to recognize this disease (CHD).

What is Coronary Heart?

Cardiovascular disease, especially coronary heart disease, characterized by a heart attack, is still ranked first penyabab death in Indonesia.

Harvard University study says heart disease is a source of microbes. will not stick to cholesterol in the blood vessels of the heart when no one started. This microbe that causes cholesterol gathered in the heart blood vessels.



Characteristics of Patients with Coronary Heart

• Pain in left chest
• Shortness of breath
• Irregular heart rhythm
• Cold sweat
• Nausea and vomiting

Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Tips Early

Healthy eating

Avoid foods that contain lots of fat or high cholesterol. Seafood contains high cholesterol which can harm the heart. Reduce eating fried foods that contain lots of fat, otherwise the food can be processed by boiling, steaming or baking. Fry using olive oil has a little fat so it can be an option if the need to process food by frying.

Also avoid foods with high sugar content

such as soft drinks, try using corn sugar. Do not consume karbohirat tertalu many, because in the body, carbohydrates are broken down into fat. In contrast, consumption of oats or wheat which can help keep the heart healthy.

Maintaining ideal body image of overweight

because a person who has a waist circumference greater than 80 cm, greater risk of developing this disease.

Quit smoking

Cigarette smoking is not good for heart health, then immediately stop this practice in order to stay healthy heart.

Avoid Stress

Stress is very difficult to avoid when living in big cities like Jakarta is known for its congestion and preoccupations. When a person experiences stress, the body will release cortisol, a hormone that causes blood vessels become stiff. Hormone norepinephrine to produce the body when suffering from stress, which may increase blood pressure. So, very good if you avoid the stress either at work or at home.

Hypertension
Problem of hypertension or high blood pressure can also cause heart disease. Hypertension can injure the arterial wall and allows the channel to enter the arteries of LDL cholesterol and increase the accumulation of plaque.

Obesity
Overweight or obese increases high blood pressure and abnormal fat. Avoiding or treating obesity or obesity is the main way to avoid diabetes. Diabetes accelerates coronary heart disease and increased risk of heart attack.

Exercising regularly
You can do sports activities such as walking, brisk walking, or jogging. Sports activities are competitive and not too much work to strengthen the heart and blood circulation throughout the body.

Consumption of antioxidants
Air pollution, motor vehicle fumes or smoke created the emergence of free radicals in the body. Free radicals can cause ulcers or deposits in blood vessels that can cause blockage. To remove the content of free radicals in the body, the need for antioxidants that will catch and throw. Antioxidants can be obtained from a variety of fruits and vegetables.

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Recognizing Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease Cause of Death

Rejekine. Symptoms of coronary heart disease (CHD) needs to be recognized early on, so that people can prevent CHD attack that resulted in sudden death.

Symptoms of coronary heart disease vary, but that often arises is the left chest pain (angina) and the pain was coming from inside.

"Chest pain that is felt patients also vary such as tingling, burning, crushed by heavy objects, slashed, hot. Chest pain is felt in the left chest with propagation to the left arm, pain in the gut, right chest, penetrating chest pain to the back, even to the jaw and neck, "

In addition to symptoms of chest pain, there are also signs such as heart palpitations (rapid pulse), cold sweat, shortness of breath, anxiety and restlessness.

Symptoms of coronary heart disease is a disease caused by coronary insufficiency between supply and demand cardiomyocytes due process of atherosclerosis that clogs the coronary blood flow. The cause of heart attacks and sudden death begins with endothelial damage which is the main risk factors for smoking, diabetes (diabetes mellitus), high blood pressure, high cholesterol (dyslipidemia), offspring.

CHD treatment is to increase supply (of drugs nitrates, calcium antagonists) and reducing demand (giving beta blockers), giving blood thinners to prevent blood pemebekuan such as aspirin and an important controlling major risk such as blood sugar levels for people with diabetes, the optimization of the pressure blood, cholesterol control and smoking cessation.

"If the treatment can not reduce the complaints of chest pain, then it should be taken to open narrowed coronary arteries by percutaneous intervention or coronary bypass surgery action (CABG). Percutaneous intervention ie intervention measures included the use of a fine catheter into a blood vessel to be followed balonisasi mounting ring (stent) intracoronary, "

diet (eating plan) play a role in the prevention of coronary heart disease symptoms, in particular reducing the risk of CHD that is hypercholesterolemia (excess koleterol), hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes mellitus.

"Diet is divided into 3 A number of the number of calories as kebutuahn, schedule the time to eat properly scheduled and type, namely the composition of carbohydrates, protein and fat balance, specific nutrients are met," he said.

The number of calories according to the needs of ideal weight (height-100) multiplied by 1 kg or 90 percent of ideal weight (height-100) multiplied by 1 kg, as well as the ideal waist size for women less than 80 cm and men less than 90 cm. Calories per day needs 1300-1500 calories body fat, being skinny 2300-2500 1700-2100 calories and calories

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Moderate Alcohol Consumption Against Heart Disease

Rejekine. Those who drink alcohol are not excessive (about one drink a day or more or less), 14-25% more to get less heart disease than those who drank no alcohol at all, according to research led by Professor William Ghali from the University of Calgary, published today in the British Medical Journal.



The first paper, led by Paul Ronksley from the University of Calgary stressed that balance is needed between the public message that says that consuming large amounts of alcohol is bad for you, and the other message that is not excessive alcohol drinking can benefit health.

The paper led by Dr partners. Susan Brien, also from the University of Calgary, found that moderate consumption of alcohol (in the size of one drink a day or 15 g of alcohol per day for women and the range of 30 g of alcohol per day for men) was good for health. They say that the amount of alcohol was significantly increased circulating levels of good cholesterol in the body and this has a protective effect against heart disease.

Brien and his colleagues said that their study strengthens the case that there is a causal relationship between alcohol consumption and reduction of heart disease.

The makers of both papers acknowledge that a number of previous studies concluded that moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with decreased cardiovascular disease. However, they said that the research had been already expired and need new material. Professor Ghali said that the research done by his team is the most comprehensive to date.

Ghali and his colleagues look back on 84 studies of alcohol consumption and heart disease. They compared alcohol drinkers with non-drinkers and their results are associated with heart disease, death from heart disease, stroke incidence and mortality due to stroke.

In a study partner, O'Brien and his colleagues look back on 63 studies and investigate alcohol consumption with physical signs for heart disease such as cholesterol, levels of inflammation, fat cells and blood vessel conditions. They also assessed the effect of type of alcohol consumed as wine, beer and spirits).

Interestingly, research conducted by Brien concluded that the content alkoholah that provides health benefits and not the type or types of alcoholic beverages (wine, beer or spirits) are taken.

Professor Ghali concluded that the debate between the impact of alcohol on heart disease should now be centered on how to integrate this evidence into clinical practice and public health messages.

He added "with the current public health messages may have the urge to communicate better to the public that alcohol consumption is not excessive to have overall health benefits that exceed risks on a group of patients. The strategy therefore needs to be accompanied by proper study and the impact of errors. "

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Alcohol and Heart Disease

Rejekine. The benefits and dangers of alcohol to health is often misunderstood by the common people in general. Actually, if consumed in excessive amounts does not (sufficiently less than half a glass per day), alcohol can reduce the risk of heart disease. This has been proven by the two studies from Canadian researchers, that consuming one or two glasses of alcohol can prevent heart disease and increase levels of good cholesterol (HDL).

A team of researchers from the University of Calgary review of 84 studies that examined alcohol consumption and heart disease. They concluded that people who drink moderate amounts of alcohol have a 14 to 25 percent less likely to develop heart disease than those who did not drink alcohol.

Another team of researchers reviewing 63 studies on the same thing and found that by consuming alcohol in moderation (which the researchers defined as one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) can raise levels of good cholesterol (HDL) significantly. HDL has a protective effect against heart disease.

The findings, published online February 22 in the BMJ this has added to evidence from previous studies that found that moderate alcohol consumption has been linked with a reduced risk of heart disease.

One expert said the study did look like supporting the existence of support for taking little alcohol to help the heart. "In dealing with lifestyle issues, pengonsumsian alcohol in moderation can be recommended as part of heart-healthy lifestyle," said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York.

The authors in both studies who is also from the University of Calgary have found that the content of the alcohol that has health benefits and not of the type of alcoholic beverage (wine, beer, etc.).

However, the authors noted in the first study, that although the rules of drinking alcohol in moderation appears to improve heart health, the message needs to be balanced with the warning that drinking too much alcohol is not good for health.

Now the discussion about the impact of alcohol on heart disease should focus on how to integrate evidence into existing clinical practice and health messages, so that ordinary people are not to be misconstrued

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Hypertension Major Cause of Heart Disease

Rejekine. Hypertension or high blood pressure is the cause of the increased risk of stroke, heart and kidneys. In the late 20th century, the heart and blood vessel disease leading cause of death in developed countries and developing countries. Based on Household Health Survey (NHHS) in 2001, deaths from heart disease and blood vessels in Indonesia at 26.3%. While the data in-hospital mortality of 16.7% in 2005. The main risk factors for heart disease and blood vessels are hipetensi, in addition to hiperkolesterollemia and diabetes mellitus. Most people with hypertension are not detected, while those that are detected are generally unaware of the disease condition.

In the world, nearly 1 billion people or 1 in 4 adults suffer from high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a serious chronic disease that can damage organs. Every year, high blood causes 1 of every 7 deaths (7 million per year) in addition to causing damage to the heart, eyes, brain and kidneys. Based on WHO data from 50% of hypertensive patients are known to only 25% who received treatment, and only 12.5% ​​were treated with either (adequately treated cases). Though hypertension is a major cause of heart disease, brain, nerves, liver and kidney damage and thus require no small cost. This is a huge burden for families, communities and countries. In developed countries, control of hypertension is also not satisfactory, even in many countries, control of blood pressure only 8% because it involves many factors from the patient, health personnel, drugs or health services. hypertension is a disease that can actually be prevented if risk factors can be controlled. These efforts include regular monitoring of blood pressure, healthy living programs smokeless tobacco, increasing physical activity / exercise, healthy diet with caloric intake balanced with high-fiber, low fat and low salt. This is a combination of independent efforts by the individual / community and supported by existing health care programs and should be done as early as possible. Minister of Health Dr. Supari support the campaign "120/180" which carried Hospital Heart and Blood Vessels We Hope, Heart Foundation of Indonesia, Indonesia Society of Hypertension (INA-SH) and Novartis Indonesia. This is one effort to increase public awareness about the dangers of hypertension as well as commemorate the World Hypertension Day (World Hypertension Day) 3rd falls on May 17, 2007 with the theme "Better Diet for Better Blood Pressure". In Indonesia, Hypertension Day was first performed with the theme of Keep Your Blood Pressure at the Boundary of Safe is a joint Ministry of Health, Public Health Service in 8 provinces, Indonesian Heart Foundation, Cardiovascular Hospital We hope and INA-SH was marked by a series of activities talk shows, fairs, blood pressure checks in 8 provinces of South Sulawesi, West Sumatra, North Sumatra, South Sumatra, Riau, West Java, East Java and East Kalimantan and seminars. Talkshow and blood pressure checks are held Communication Center for Public Health Department dated May 28, 2007 received an enthusiastic welcome from the Ministry of Health employees. In the event that opened Dr. Indrijono Tantoro, MPH, Senior Advisor Minister for Health Sector Health Risk Factor Protection featuring speakers representing the Minister for Health Dr. Achmad Hardiman, Sp. KJ, Director of the Control of Communicable Diseases and DG MOH and Prof. PL. Dr. Dr. Budhi Setianto, Sp. JP from Hospital Heart and Blood Vessel Hope We Jakarta. According to dr. Achmad Hardiman, people who are at risk for hypertension is over 45-year-old man or woman over the age of 55 years and no history of heredity. Other factors, namely obesity (obesity), smoking, drinking alcohol, consuming too much salt, lack of exercise, diabetes mellitus, stress and others. Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. dr. Budhi Setianto, high blood pressure classified into 4 levels are normal (SBP = systolic Blood Pressure <120 mm Hg and Distole Blood Pressure = DBP <80 mm Hg), pre-hypertension (SBP 120-139 mm Hg and DBP 80-89 mm Hg ), stage 1 hypertension (SBP 140-159 mm Hg and DBP 90-99 mm Hg) and stage 2 hypertension (SBP> = 160 and DBP> = 100. mm Hg.) According to Dr. Budhi Setianto, high blood characterized by headaches, heart palpitations, pain in the neck, tiredness, blurred vision and nosebleeds (nosebleeds). If someone has these symptoms, Dr.. Budi Setianto control advocate to the doctor, take medication regularly, scalable and regular exercise, balanced weight and abdominal circumference measured, careful eating and drinking, quitting smoking and maintaining mental health.

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Hypertension Heart Disease (HHD)

definition

Rejekine. Hypertensive heart disease (HHD) is a term applied to mention heart disease as a whole, starting from the left ventricle hyperthrophy (LVH), cardiac arrhythmias, coronary heart disease, and chronic heart disease, the which Caused due to Increased blood pressure, either directly or directly indirectly.

Pathofisiologi

The increase of in systemic blood pressure increases the resistance to pumping blood from the left ventricle, thus Increasing heart load. As a result of left ventricular hypertrophy to increase of contractions. Hypertrophy is characterized by an Increased wall thickness, chamber function deteriorated, and dilatation of the heart chambers. However, the ability of the ventricle to maintain cardiac output eventually exceeded compensation by hypertrophy and dilatation Occurs and bad heart. The heart is increasingly Threatened as the severity of coronary atherosclerosis. Angina pectoris may also occur because the combination of rapid coronary arterial disease and myocardial oxygen demand is Increased due to the Addition of myocardial mass.

Radiological

Initial state of the lower left heart border Becomes rounded concentric left ventricular hypertrophy due. In the state of information, apekss enlarged heart to the left and bottom. Aortic knob calcification accompanied by enlarged and prominent. Dilated ascending aorta and descenden and winding (elongation aorta / aortic elongasio)

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Common Symptoms of Heart Disease

Rejekine. Basically, the common symptoms experienced by people suffering from heart disease caused by lack of blood supply oxygen to the heart due to impaired cardiac function. These symptoms include:

Angina - Is pain or pressure in the chest.
Arrhythmia - is a term used to indicate the condition of heart rhythm disorders that can cause palpitations (abnormal heartbeat).

Angina and arrhythmia due to lack of blood supply that carries oxygen to the heart muscle. Usually accompanied by other symptoms such as dizziness, prolonged fatigue, nausea, cold sweats, and shortness of breath. These symptoms may be early warning of the risk of heart attack. Unfortunately, those who experience these symptoms often think of it as ordinary colds, this is what often makes the first aid to be late and very detrimental consequences, why?

When a heart attack (myocardial infarction) progresses, the heart muscles to die while not getting blood. And unlike other tissues, heart muscle can not regenerate. Therefore the longer the attack and did not immediately addressed, the more irreversible damage is also the heart muscles and even if left unchecked can experience death.

When the symptoms of heart attack occur, it is important to seek immediate medical help because of the risk of death is within one hour after the attack. Rapid treatment can save heart muscle from damage that can not be repaired. The more heart muscle is saved, the more effective will the heart pumping again after the attack.

Given the dangers of heart disease that threatens life, what can be done to reduce the risk of heart disease? Herbs are most recommended to prevent and treat heart disease?

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Four Typical Symptoms of Heart Disease

Rejekine. Heart and blood vessel disease has long been known as the number one cause of death in the world. Even the 17 million people worldwide die each year from the disease.

Worryingly, heart disease can cause sudden death. This needs to be aware because heart disease can affect anyone indiscriminately.

"Often experiencing tightness in the chest, sometimes considered just plain common colds, scraped and then ask for a massage. Do not underestimate the event of shortness of breath, because this condition is one of the typical symptoms of heart disease.

some typical symptoms of heart disease that you should beware. If some of you experienced these symptoms, see a doctor immediately. Because, if you do not get immediate medical assistance, your life could be at stake.

"After the experience the following symptoms, within five minutes you have to be alert, and immediately ask for help. Because, if within 6 hours of not getting the proper medication can lead to death.

To that end, in order to be aware of heart attack, you need to know the typical symptoms that can appear suddenly:

1. Sudden pain in the chest behind the breastbone or as chest tightness.

2. Chest pain can be repeated a few minutes (20 minutes or more).

3. The pain can be a pressure in the chest, and neck as if choking, causing cold sweat

4. Suddenly passed out, but could come back unconscious. This occurs because there is disturbance of heart rhythm

Besides the typical symptoms of the above, there are some hidden symptoms of heart disease, namely:

Feel like stomach ulcers, but had not previously been suffering from this stomach disorder. Symptom is usually heartburn suddenly appeared on arising on early morning until 10 o'clock in the morning. This occurs because of increased sympathetic nerve in the morning.

"If you feel these symptoms, try to lay down and take aspirin as a temporary dampening drugs. Furthermore, immediately contact your doctor to get help immediately

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Facts Women Vulnerable Coronary Heart Disease Esophageal

here are some facts why women are vulnerable coronary heart disease. Did you know that women are very susceptible to coronary heart disease, in this article will present some facts stating why women are prone to coronary heart disease is. Some of the shocking things that may never be aware of the existence of previously associated heart disease. Here are five things in between.

1. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women

Heart disease is considered as a disease of men. In fact, menopausal women have the same risk. "Risk factors for women and men alike. Included in those who experience problems of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and family history of heart disease," explains Dr. Beth Abramson, a cardiologist at Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital.

2. 50-80 percent of heart disease can be prevented

"It's never too late, or too fast to make lifestyle changes.
Many ways to prevent heart disease by controlling risk factors,
simple way to prevent heart attacks could begin by trying to keep the blood pressure remained normal and routine checks of blood pressure regularly.
Make lifestyle changes can also reduce the risk of heart attack. How, by eating a healthy diet, limiting alcohol consumption, not smoking, lowering cholesterol, manage weight, and avoiding stress.

3. Birth control pills increase women's risk of heart disease

Contraception, like birth control pills in general, is safe for most women. However, those who smoked while using hormonal contraceptives have a higher risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and blood clots.

4. Post-menopause, the risk of heart disease increases

Menopause, women will experience a condition where there is elevated levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides, and decreased HDL (good cholesterol). Decrease in estrogen can also increase body fat around the waist.

"The problem is really on belly fat. Fat in the stomach has been associated with the risk of inflammation and high cholesterol," says Dr. Abramson. Hormonal changes also have a detrimental effect on the formation of blood clots, and affect the way the body handles sugar-which can lead to diabetes.

5. Consuming alcohol increases the risk of heart disease

Drinking too much alcohol can increase blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease and stroke. "There are studies showing that alcohol consumption has a protective effect against heart disease even if only slightly. However, these studies involved people with good health condition, and we do not recommend you to do so if you're really not in a fit condition,

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Definition of heart disease

Rejekine. Many have warnings and advice about heart problems and how to prevent heart disease sometimes do not listen to them anymore. Or just because the words of heart disease, coronary artery disease, coronary heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, does not mean anything because

You do not know the meaning of this condition and how exactly they can damage health. So, what's the difference anyway?

The term heart disease is interlinked with each other, because they are a chain effect with one another. Understanding the different definitions of heart disease and how it can help you understand when in a state of confusion. Knowing more about the different types of definitions of heart disease and destruction on your body, will likely help you to take steps to better prevention. Here are definitions of some types of heart disease:

Definition of Heart Disease Atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis is the major form of heart disease and more than one half of deaths in the U.S. is a direct or indirect result of heart disease. In atherosclerosis, there is a buildup of fat on the inner walls of the coronary arteries called plaque, which is a buildup of cholesterol such as porridge and its compounds are fibrous and very dangerous.

Definition of Coronary Heart Disease.
Coronary heart disease occurs when some of the arteries that carry blood to the heart muscle are narrowed due to fatty deposits called plaque, which consists of cholesterol and fat that forms on the walls of coronary arteries. Narrowed arteries that causes heart is not fully get the oxygen and other nutrients it needs, and a heart attack will occur if the arteries become clogged.

Definition of Rheumatic Heart Disease.
Rheumatic heart disease involving damage to the heart and the membrane, and is the result of rheumatic fever complication that often occurs after an attack of rheumatic fever.


Definition of Congenital Heart Disease.
Congenital heart defects are heart defects that were taken from birth. In congenital heart conditions, problems will arise soon after birth that cause problems for newborns. Infants with congenital heart disease severe asianotik variation, may not survive and may have difficulty breathing.


Definition of Heart Disease Myocarditis.
Myocarditis was degeneration or inflammation of the heart muscle which may be a complication during or after various diseases of bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections such as influenza, rubella, polio, or rheumatic fever. This is often caused by various diseases such as goiter, endocarditis, syphilis, or hypertension, but can appear as a primary disease in adults or degenerative diseases in old age.


Arrhythmia Heart Disease Definition.
Arrhythmias are abnormal rhythms of the heart that causes the heart to pump blood less efficiently. Most temporary and benign arrhythmias are less than a heartbeat when the heart or heart rate has advantages that are often caused by strong emotions or exercise. However, some arrhythmias can be life threatening and require treatment.

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Preventing Heart Disease and Stroke with Plant Medicines

Rejekine. Several types of herbs that can be used to prevent heart disease and stroke has the effect of blood circulation and as an anticoagulant which prevents blood clots, heart disease and stroke are major causes of vascular disorders.

Several types of plant medicine and natural ingredients that can be used to prevent and cope with Heart Disease and Stroke among others:

1. Daun Dewa (Gynura segetum)
Pharmacological effects: as an anticoagulant, dilute blood clot, blood circulation and cleanse toxins.
The part used is the leaves and tubers. The recommended dose is 15-30 grams 60-10 grams of fresh leaves and tubers.

2. Noni (Morinda citrifolia)
Efficacy; lowers high blood pressure, lowering cholesterol and high blood sugar levels. Savor it can prevent the risk of heart disease and stroke. Dosage: 2-3 ripe fruit

3. Garlic (Allium sativum)
Effects: blood circulation, an anticoagulant (preventing blood clotting), lowers blood cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels, lowering high blood pressure and increase the immune system.

4. Onions (Allium cepa)
Efficacious to prevent blood clotting, lower blood fat levels, lowering blood sugar levels and lowering blood pressure.

5. Black ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricula)
Efficacy / effect: Preventing stroke and brain hemorrhage, good for the heart and blood vessels.

6. Seaweed (Laminaria japonica)
Usefulness: preventing constriction of blood vessels, lowers cholesterol and high blood pressure.

7. Purple eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)
Usefulness: preventing atherosclerosis (narrowing and blockage of blood vessels), preventing increased blood cholesterol, reduce nervous tension.

8. Banana
Benefits: Preventing stroke and brain hemorrhage, good for the heart and blood vessels.

9. Roses (Rosa chinensis)
Benefits / effects: blood circulation, neutralize toxins. Dose of use: 3-10 grams of dried flowers

10. Siantan (Ixora stricta Roxb.)
Benefits: Minimizes the blood clots, lowers blood pressure. Dose of use: 10-15 grams of interest

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four major risk factors causing heart disease and stroke

Rejekine. There are various kinds of heart disease, but heart disease is coronary heart disease is generally feared because it strikes at productive age and can lead to sudden death heart attacks. The cause of coronary heart disease is the narrowing and blockage of coronary arteries.

Narrowing and blockage of coronary arteries caused by buildup of fatty substances (cholesterol, triglycerides) are more and more and accumulate beneath the innermost layer (endothelium) of the artery wall. This reduces or stops the flow of blood to the heart muscle so that interfere with the heart as the blood pumping. Dominant effect of coronary heart disease is the loss of oxygen and nutrients to the heart because of reduced blood flow to the heart. Formation of fatty plaques in the arteries will influence the formation of blood clots that will encourage a heart attack.

There are four major risk factors causing heart disease, namely:

smoking too much over the years
levels of blood fats (cholesterol) is high
high blood pressure
diabetes

Like heart disease, stroke is also closely related to vascular disorders. Stroke occurs because there is an interruption of blood flow to the brain. When there are brain regions that lack of blood supply suddenly and sufferers experience disturbances of innervation corresponding brain regions affected. It might be paralyzed side (hemiplegia), reduced the power side of the body (hemiparesis), speech impairment, impaired taste (sensation) in the skin next to the face, arm or leg.

Risk factors for stroke have in common with heart disease risk factors, namely:

· Smoking
· Hypertension
· High blood fat levels
· Diabetes mellitus
· Disorders of blood vessels / heart
· The high number of red blood cells
· Overweight (obesity)
· Lack of physical activity / exercise
· Drink alcohol
· Misuse of drugs (Drugs)

Preventing Heart Disease and Stroke by Healthy Lifestyle

Prevention efforts to avoid heart disease and stroke begins to improve the lifestyle and controlling risk factors, thereby reducing the chance of getting the disease.

For prevention of heart disease & stroke to avoid obesity / overweight and high cholesterol. Start by eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish and other fibrous foods. Reduce meat, snacks (snacks), and high-calorie foods that contain saturated fat and lots of others. Foods that contain lots of cholesterol buried within the walls of blood vessels and cause atherosclerosis that trigger heart disease and stroke.

Quitting smoking is the target to be achieved, also avoid smoke from the environment. Smoking causes reduced blood vessel elasticity, thus increasing the hardening of the arteries, and increases blood clotting factors that trigger heart disease and stroke. Smokers have a chance of stroke and coronary heart disease approximately two-fold higher compared with nonsmokers.

Drink alcohol in moderation. The more alcohol then chances are the type of hemorrhagic stroke mainly higher. Alcohol can raise blood pressure, weakening the heart, blood thicken and cause arterial spasm.

Perform Exercise / physical activity. Exercise can help reduce body weight, control cholesterol levels, and lowers blood pressure is another risk factor for heart disease and stroke affected

Control high blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Hypertension is a major factor of stroke and coronary heart disease. Diabetes also increases the risk of stroke from 1.5 to 4-fold, especially if uncontrolled blood sugar.

Avoid the use of illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, because drugs such drugs can increase the risk of stroke 7-fold compared with non-drug users.

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Factors That Cause Heart Disease

Rejekine. Heart disease often we hear, maybe you have friends or relatives affected by this disease. This disease is dangerous and is one of the most vicious killers in the world can lead to death. Perhaps this is due to the diet of people today. So, what are the factors that cause heart disease?

1. Skin Problems
If you have skin diseases like psoriasis, scaly, red skin, can trigger inflammation in the body. So having this chronic disease may increase the likelihood of heart disease is almost the same as in smokers.

2. Lack of sleep
You include people who only sleep three to four hours a day? Sleep only five hours a day or less risk for heart disease are larger and far more dangerous, even in healthy people.

3. Gum problems
A person experiencing chronic bacterial infection of the gums periodontal, nearly twice as likely to suffer a fatal heart attack.

4. Complications of pregnancy
Having preeclampsia (high blood pressure and high protein content in urine) during pregnancy is two times greater risk of experiencing a heart attack later in life, and also the risk of gestational diabetes by 70 percent.

5. Stress in the workplace
Women with high job demands but it is difficult to control 40 percent higher risk of heart attack and stroke. This is when compared with those who have jobs with low stress levels.

Also There are some habits that cause heart disease. Habits that cause heart disease if done continuously will cause the offender had heart disease. Whatever
habits that cause heart disease?

1. Watching TV
Even if you already exercise regularly, sitting for long hours can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. "Sport can not compensate for how much time you need to sit down," said R. Harmony Reynolds, MD, associate director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center of New York. Why? This is because the lack of movement can affect the levels of fat and sugar. Dr. Reynolds suggests, if you feel too much sitting while working at the office or watching TV, try to stand up when receiving a phone. It will help increase blood flow.

2. Ignoring the snoring
If you frequently snore and feel sleepy during the day, you may experience a condition called impaired snoring or sleep apnea '. This disorder can cause high blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease. 'Sleep apnea' is not only occurs in people who are overweight, a person with a slender body could also be affected by the disorder of this one.

3. Not Like Socialize
The person who has strong connections with family, friends and communities tend to live longer and healthier. This is because they rarely feel lonely and stressful. Having friends and join in a community can reduce levels of stress. In addition, having good friends can protect yourself from heart attacks, prevent infection and boost immunity.

4. Drinking Alcohol
This is not something new. Many studies have shown that consuming alcohol while in a few levels still a bad influence on the heart. Especially if you drink too much. Excess alcohol is closely related to high blood pressure, high fat levels and heart failure. In addition, increased calories is also a threat to heart health.

5. Eating Too Much
Being overweight is a major factor for heart disease. Try to adjust your diet, and avoid eating too much. Dr. Reynolds suggested to reduce the portion of carbohydrates with a high calorie, choose foods with the label 'low-fat', and avoid sugary drinks.

6. Eating Red Meat
Red meat contains high saturated fat and there is also evidence that processed meat may increase risk of heart disease and cancer. "Eating meat several times a month, no problem. Which one is eating three times a day. Therefore, limit your intake, "says Judith S. Hochman, MD, director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center at NYU Langone Medical Centre.

7. Smoking and Life with a Smoker
"Smoking is the biggest disaster for your heart," said Dr. Hochman. Smoking can cause blood clots that block blood flow to the heart and contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries. Not only bad for smokers, people who live or lived with smokers also feel the effect. Dr. Hochman said, about 46 thousand people who do not smoke but live with a smoker, died of heart disease caused by secondhand smoke has sucked.

8. Not Want to Eat Fruit
"The most heart-healthy diet is plant-based diet," said Dr. Hochman. That means you should eat lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, low fat milk, and stay away from fast food. Research has found that people who ate more than five servings of vegetables and fruits each day had 20 percent lower risk of stroke and heart disease than people who only eat three servings only.

9. Eating Lots of Salt
Many studies show that eating too much salt bad for health. One of them, excess levels of salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). By karen it's good to notice the amount of salt intake. Based on the size of the average human, most adults need a minimum of 4.2 grams and 1.5 grams per day. Meanwhile, the government urged that adults consume 6 grams and for the children, less than 6 grams.

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