Understanding Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Failure: What You Need to Know

🫀Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death and disability globally.

💔Right heart failure is often caused by left heart failure and pulmonary artery hypertension.

🔑Early detection and management of metabolic issues like insulin resistance can prevent cardiovascular disease.

🩺Regular monitoring of cardiovascular health behaviors, such as weight, exercise, and medication adherence, is crucial.

🍽️Low-carb diets and avoiding processed foods can help prevent and manage cardiovascular disease.

What is cardiovascular disease?

—Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, including heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes.

What causes right heart failure?

—Right heart failure is often caused by left heart failure, where the blood backs up into the lungs.

How can I prevent cardiovascular disease?

—Preventing cardiovascular disease involves maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, a balanced diet, and managing risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes.

Can I reverse heart failure?

—While heart failure is a chronic condition, appropriate management can improve symptoms and quality of life.

What are the common risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

—Common risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle.

01:03Cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.

01:27Right heart failure is often caused by left heart failure and pulmonary artery hypertension.

04:44Early detection and management of metabolic issues like insulin resistance can prevent cardiovascular disease.

09:17Regular monitoring of cardiovascular health behaviors, such as weight, exercise, and medication adherence, is crucial.

14:01Low-carb diets and avoiding processed foods can help prevent and manage cardiovascular disease.