by Sierra
As you all know, the heart is essential to life. There
are many things that can prevent the heart from
functioning properly. One is coronary artery disease that
induces swelling and causes damage to the vessels that
bring blood to your heart. Another hazard to the hearts
arteries is eating unhealthy, smoking, and high
cholesterol. If blood flow to the heart is tampered with
in any way it will cause the heart to function improperly.
The heart tissues highly depends upon the blow flow and if
it is decreased that becomes a problem. An example of this
is when you experience chest pain during strenuous
movement (eg. exercise). Another way your heart tissue can
be disrupted is if a plaque breaks which causes a blood
clot. As long as blood flow is blocked the heart tissue
will scar and become damaged.
In obese people with a body mass index over 30, or
someone with hypertension are in a bad state. Their heart
has to work harder daily because of their excess fat.
Because of this the heart responds and the pumping of the
heart begins to weaken. This can result heart failure or
death.
Today’s society emphasizes on being healthy. If you have
excess fat and are finding it difficult to do simple daily
tasks such as walking up the steps or getting out of the
bed, there is hope. By losing weight properly and eating
healthier the load on your heart will be lessened.
