你的心脏有多健康?
2022年2月8日
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By Srinivas Mikkilineni, MD, Cardiologist, FryeCare 心脏病学
Your heart is one of the hardest working parts of your body. 它也是最受威胁的物种之一. 事实上, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. -大约四分之一的死亡. 此外,在美国.S.在美国,每40秒就有一人心脏病发作. And about one in five of those heart attacks is silent – meaning you may not be aware of damage to your heart that is happening or has already taken place.
That is why it is so important to stay on top of our heart health. 你知道你的心脏有多健康吗? 美国心脏月, refresh yourself on a few key indicators that can give insight into your heart’s current health state and point to any specific steps you may need to take for its care.
Cholesterol is a substance that circulates in your blood and comes in two different types – LDL (also known as the “bad” kind) and HDL (known as the “good” kind). HDL cholesterol transports the LDL cholesterol from your arteries to the liver, 从你的身体里冲走的地方. Too much of the LDL or not enough of the HDL increases your risk for build-up and blockage in your arteries, 可能导致心脏病发作或中风. Knowing your cholesterol numbers is one of the key ways to assess your heart health and one of the most manageable factors in terms of lowering your risk for disease. Targets for healthy cholesterol levels can vary based on age and gender but a general rule of thumb for adults is to aim for 125-200 mg/dL.
Blood pressure is just what it says – it measures the pressure or force of blood within your arteries. 就像胆固醇, there are two different numbers – your systolic pressure (the higher of the two numbers) measures your blood pressure when your heart beats and your diastolic pressure (the lower of the two numbers) measures your blood’s pressure when your heart is resting between beats. A normal blood pressure reading is less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic. Readings above these levels would be considered elevated or high, 当读数为130/80或以上时,包括高血压. High blood pressure can be a significant contributor to and sign of serious heart issues. 不幸的是, 这是一种非常普遍的情况, affecting nearly half of American adults according to the American Heart Association, 而且大多数时候没有任何症状. Because there are often no clear-cut symptoms, it’s important to get your blood pressure checked. Fortunately, high blood pressure can be lowered and managed with the proper care.
Waist size can also be a harbinger for heart health and a predictor of heart problems. 这是国家心脏组织的一项研究, Lung and Blood Institute showed that men with a waist size larger than 40 inches and women with a waist size greater than 35 inches are at higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The good news is that healthy eating and physical activity can help you lower and maintain a healthy waist size and stay on the road to good heart health.
Risk factors like high cholesterol and blood pressure can also run in your family, so knowing your family’s heart health history can help you stay alert to your own health risks. And while these aren’t the only markers on the map to good heart health, 它们是决定健康程度的关键因素
your heart is and your risk for heart issues now or down the road. Your primary care provider can check these numbers for you – including during your annual check-up – and work with you on a plan to make any changes necessary to get you back on track, whether it’s simple lifestyle changes or medication if necessary.
你的心脏健康吗? Know your numbers so you can know how to stay on the road to good heart health.
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杜克生命点医疗的一部分, Frye Regional Medical Center has served the health and medical needs of the residents of the Catawba Valley region since 1911 with a commitment to delivering high quality and compassionate care with a focus on patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. 2020年,这家医院的收入超过了5美元.2 million in capital investments; donated more than $79 million in services to those in need; and added 55 employed, 附属和远程保健提供者.
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