Interesting Facts About Coronary Heart Blockage

Most of us after a certain age become more concerned about longevity and quality of life, with avoiding heart blockage being one important piece of the puzzle. That said, coronary heart blockage isn't reserved exclusively for those of us over 50, and can be quite serious, even deadly, for younger adults. A persons coronary arteries are the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood. If a blockage occurs and the heart is deprived of blood it will no longer be able to carry on with its pumping function. This is referred to as a heart attack which results in symptoms that can vary widely from person to person but are generally described by heart attack survivors as a tightness in the chest that includes sharp shooting pain. Nevertheless, it is important to point out that heart attack symptoms may vary from person to person with some heart attacks producing very little chest pain, being described more as flu like, or stomach virus like, with tightness in the chest and/or back. Dizziness, clamminess, and sweating are also common symptoms. Are there certain arteries that are central to heart blockage dangers While no amount of coronary heart blockage is good, there are three main coronary arteries that when blocked can produce deadly results. They are the right coronary artery which supplies the back of the heart or posterior wall. The circumflex artery which supplies the back of the heart posterior wall. And lastly, the left anterior descending artery which supplies the front section (or middle) of the heart often referred to in medical terms as the anterior wall. Generally, the larger the vessel blocked, the more serious the problem. While this may be the case even a strategically placed arterial heart blockage in a small vein is a serious cardiovascular health concern. The primary culprit is arterial plaque Plaque is a combination of cholesterol, blood lipids, calcium, dead cells, and fibrous tissue that form on the interior lining of the artery. As these deposits build, the amount of space inside the artery begins to decrease, resulting in less blood and oxygen making their way to the heart. Another very serious cardiovascular concern is the rupturing of arterial plaque deposits. When plaque deposits rupture clot formation rapidly follows at the site of the rupture. This sequence of events can quickly block blood flow to the heart leading to a coronary event. If treatment is obtained quickly (about 4 minutes or less) damage to the heart, tissue, muscle, and brain damage can be minimized. With each passing second over 4 minutes the seriousness of the attack increases. There are a number of clot busting drugs which are very effective if given early enough. Additionally, blood thinners or a daily baby aspirin are often recommended as a preventative measures. Some research has suggested that by simply taking a daily baby aspirin one could reduce their chances of coronary heart blockage/heart attack by up to 35 percent. Also, heart healthy options such as daily exercise, not smoking, a low saturated fat diet plan, reducing stress, controlling weight, effectively managing diabetes and high blood pressure, along with a natural cholesterol reduction supplement if needed, have been shown to reduce the risk of heart blockage/ heart attack even more. Rob D. Hawkins is an enthusiastic advocate for the use of natural health and natural living with over 10 years experience in the field. To learn more about high cholesterol and triglycerides, along with safe and effective natural remedies for improving cardiovascular health Click Here Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rob_D._Hawkins Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4949834