Endocarditis
Cardiovascular disease stands as the predominant cause of mortality in the United States, influenced by myriad risk factors. Smoking and nicotine consumption can lead to vascular constriction and potential damage to the arterial lining, exacerbating heart conditions.
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Endocarditis Physical inactivity Lack of excessive is
also associated with
heart disease. Family history If one of your
family members/
ancestors have had
a heart disease, it is
likely that you might
have it or will have it. 1 in 4 Americans
die from a
cardiovascular
disease. Age As you grow older
the risk of damaged
arteries or weakened
heart muscle. Poor dental health If your teeth and
gums aren't healthy
germs can enter your
bloodstream and travel
to your heart causing
endocarditis Respiratory system As liquid builds
up, it gets harder
to breathe. Eventually you
stop breathing
because of the
pressure and
the amount of
fluid entering
your lungs. Fluids enter
your air sacs. raises pressure
in the viens of
your lungs. Damaged heart. Can't pump
blood. Stress Unrelieved stress may
damage your arteries
and worsen other risks
of heart disease. Poor diet A diet that is
high in : fat, salt
sugar, or cholesterol
can contribute to a
heart disease. High cholesterol
levels High cholesterol
levels may increase
the risk of plaque
formation. High blood
pressure It may also narrow
the vessels the blood
flows. High blood pressure
can result in thickening
of the arteries. Diabetes Diabetes increases the
risk of heart disease.
The risk factors are
similar to obesity and
high blood pressure. Obesity Excessive weight can
worsen other heart
disease factors. Digestive system Also you may start
noticing symptoms
of this. May loose an
unhealthy amount
of weight. Pain and problems
associated with
eating. One person every 36
seconds dies from a
heart disease. Gender Men are more
at greater risk
of heart disease. Smoking Nicotine tightens your
blood vessels. It may
damage the inner lining Heart disease is the
leading cause of death
amongst Americans. Circulatory system If blood clot does
get dissolved,
damage to the
heart can be reduced. unless blood flow
returns within
minutes the heart's
ability to pump blood
is compromised. Heart muscle gets
damaged. Cause : lack
of oxygen.
