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Sarah thought she was young and healthy, until she ended up in an emergency department with chest pains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe doctor said, \u2018you\u2019ve had a heart attack\u2019, but I just stared at him in disbelief,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI knew there was a history of heart disease in my family, but I\u2019d never dreamt it could happen to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was 46, I didn\u2019t have high blood pressure, never smoked, and didn\u2019t often drink alcohol. I thought I was in good shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut I\u2019d assumed all along that because I felt well, I was well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSarah isn\u2019t alone -\u00ad it\u2019s easy to think that heart disease, heart attacks or strokes only happen to other people,\u201d says Dr Mohit Mandiratta, a GP in the Midlands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut they can happen to us too. So, it\u2019s important to understand the different risk factors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Chris Olukanni, a GP in Thurrock, Essex, who specialises in cardiovascular health, adds: \u201cWe\u2019re here to spell out some of the things you can do to reduce your risks, and where you can get help if you need it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is cardiovascular disease?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cardiovascular diseases, known as CVD, are conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels, such as stroke, vascular dementia, and heart disease, explains Dr Olukanni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of premature death and disability worldwide<\/a>. They can develop without symptoms so, like Sarah, your first sign could be a heart attack or stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCoronary heart disease<\/a> is a form of cardiovascular disease where the flow of blood to the heart is blocked or reduced. This is usually due to a fatty build-up that narrows our arteries and vessels, a process known as atherosclerosis<\/a>, which can lead to angina<\/a>, heart attacks<\/a>, or stroke<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do we mean by risks?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dr Mohit Mandiratta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dr Mandiratta explains our risk of developing CVD is affected by lifestyle-related choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cActions such as smoking, drinking too much alcohol too often, not being active enough, and being overweight all promote the unhealthy fatty build-up in our arteries and vessels. This can cause additional problems like high blood pressure and make it harder for our bodies to work properly,” he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRisk factors also include what we\u2019ve learned about people who are most affected and what they have in common, like their ethnicity, age, or where they live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou are more likely to have CVD if you\u2019re black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background than people of white ethnicity. We are also more likely to have other health conditions that increase our risk, such as kidney disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not unusual for people to have multiple risks factors and some of those we can do something about and some we can\u2019t, like our age or ethnicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThankfully, if this applies to you, it doesn\u2019t mean that CVD is inevitable. Positive lifestyle choices can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Get advice and help to live well, manage any health conditions you have, and have your free NHS vaccinations, screening, and health checks when invited.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know the ABCs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dr Chris Olukanni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dr Olukanni explains three health conditions, sometimes called the ABC conditions, are considered high risk for CVD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile these conditions are treatable, too many people do not know they have them before they have a major event.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Atrial Fibrillation (AF):<\/strong> <\/a>Causing an irregular heart rate, AF is a major cause of stroke. It\u2019s more common in older people or those with long-term health conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure or obesity, and heart-valve problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Olukanni says: \u201cSometimes AF has no symptoms, but some people report dizziness, tiredness, a fluttering feeling in their chest or feel like their heart is racing or missing beats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you experience these symptoms, check your pulse<\/a> and speak to your GP practice. A normal pulse rate is between 60 and 100 beats a minute.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B: High Blood Pressure or Hypertension:<\/a><\/strong> Affecting around 1 in 4 adults, this is linked to around half of all heart attacks and strokes in the UK<\/a>. Half of people living with high blood pressure don\u2019t realise, because it usually has no symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Olukanni adds: \u201cIf you have Black or South Asian heritage, you\u2019re more likely to have high blood pressure and at a younger age. A blood pressure test<\/a> is the only way to check yours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C: High Cholesterol:<\/a><\/strong> Which can clog up our arteries, through atherosclerosis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHigh cholesterol is often a result of our lifestyles,\u201d explains Dr Olukanni. \u201cBut it can also run in families, linked to an inherited fault passed down in their genes which leads to a condition called familial hypercholesterolaemia, or FH for short<\/a>, which can cause extremely high levels of cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe only way to check your cholesterol levels is with a blood or finger prick test\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the clues in your family history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sarah, an NHS manager in Yorkshire, hadn\u2019t known she\u2019d inherited a high level of lipoprotein(a)<\/a>, or LP(a), a fatty protein which carries cholesterol in the blood, until after her heart attack. Most people have low levels of it, but some like Sarah are born with higher levels that can block their arteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe clues were in my family history, but I\u2019d not asked anyone about it,\u201d she says. \u201cI remember being invited but I hadn\u2019t had my NHS Health Check either and it wasn\u2019t until the hospital ran tests that I knew what my cholesterol levels were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf I\u2019d understood my risks better, I could have done something about them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your family\u2019s health history matters, says Dr Mandiratta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPatients are often surprised when I ask about their family history, but it helps me understand their risk of serious illnesses. For instance, if a close blood relative has high blood pressure, you\u2019re more likely to have it as well. Or if your father, mother, sister or brother had a heart attack, or a stroke before the age of 60 in men, or 65 in women, you\u2019re also more likely to have a stroke \u2013 but it isn\u2019t inevitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeing alert to your risk of having or developing these conditions provides the opportunity to advise you about prevention and symptoms to look out for, in the hope that we can spot and treat any developing condition before you have any issues or major cardiac (heart) events or a stroke.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I find out my risks?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dr Olukanni explains that if you have a family history of coronary heart disease or other conditions, your GP practice may want to regularly check your cholesterol or blood pressure. They may also request additional blood tests to look for inherited conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI advise everyone aged 40 and over to get a free NHS health check<\/a> every five years, from their GP practice, local council, or some pharmacies. These can spot the early signs of heart disease and stroke, as well as kidney disease, dementia, and type 2 diabetes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many pharmacies also offer free blood pressure checks as well as help to stop smoking and cut back on alcohol. You can find a local pharmacy and check what they offer using the NHS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about screening?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The NHS doesn\u2019t screen for cardiovascular diseases but does provide screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA)<\/a> in men. These are swellings in the artery, the aorta, that carries blood from the heart to the tummy (abdomen) and if they burst, cause life-threatening bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AAA screening<\/a> is offered once, during the year men turn 65 and involves a quick, painless, ultrasound scan of their abdomen like those offered to women during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Mandiratta explains, \u201cAAA is more common in men over the age of 65, those with high blood pressure or high cholesterol, men who smoke or used to smoke, or have other conditions including coronary heart disease. Screening can spot any swelling in the aorta early on when it is usually treatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can reduce your risk of complications, by losing weight, stopping smoking, exercising, and eating healthily.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in your health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI take more time to look after myself these days and take medication every day,\u201d says Sarah. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I\u2019m eating more foods that are good for my heart and put my health first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving had a heart attack means I\u2019m more at risk of another. Looking after myself now means if something else happens or I need further treatment, I\u2019m well enough to have it and recover quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t want people to wait until they have a problem before they come to us for advice,\u201d says Dr Olukanni. \u201cLike Sarah, the biggest difference you can make to your health and wellbeing is with your lifestyle choices and being proactive, even if you already have cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt can be hard to change habits, but the gains you\u2019ll make could change or even save your life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seven steps to look after your heart<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Be physically active every day<\/a>. Each week do 150 minutes of moderate activity (to increase your breathing) or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Maintain a healthy weight<\/a> with a balanced diet. The free <\/a>NHS Digital Weight Management Programme<\/a> offers help to people living with obesity who also have diabetes and\/or high blood pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. <\/a>Don\u2019t smoke<\/a>. All forms of tobacco (including chewing tobacco and shisha) increase your risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Get free advice from your local Stop Smoking Service<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Reduce your alcohol intake<\/a>. Long-term heavy drinking can lead to your heart becoming enlarged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Get protection \u2013 free NHS vaccinations<\/a> protect those eligible against illnesses, such as rubella and flu, that can place pressure on the heart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Stay well \u2013 by attending NHS screening, NHS health checks<\/a> (for people aged 40 \u2013 74) and routine appointments for any long-term illnesses, issues can be better identified and treated quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Take medication as recommended. Your pharmacist can help you manage your medications and give advice about getting help for prescription costs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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