CARDIAC DENIAL


An increasingly common parallel in heart patients is a refusal to believe a significant medical problem is occurring. Because of the prevalence of this condition it has been given a name; Cardiac Denial.


Patients who exhibit this symptom tend to wait too long to call for help, thereby worsening their condition and their chance of survival. They say things like “I am too young to have a heart attack.” “What if it’s just indigestion?” or “I don’t want to bother anyone!” All of these can cause dangerous delays in treatment. Any type of chest pain or discomfort should trigger you to get help. You must watch for heart attack warning signs and act quickly!


Prevention


Heart disease is largely preventable. Knowing the risk factors and taking steps to change those you can, reduces your chance of having a heart attack. It’s never to late to start minimizing your risks.


Risk factors you CANNOT control: •


Increasing age


• Male gender • Heredity (including race)


Risk factors you CAN control: •


Tobacco usage


• High blood cholesterol • High blood pressure •


Physical inactivity


• Obesity and overweight • Diabetes Mellitus •


Stress • Alcohol use


Eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, monitoring your cholesterol and reducing your blood pressure are a few of the things you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease.


40 Circulatory System


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