The article I chose was written in an attempt to prove whether or not future coronary heart disease events could be predicted using pericardial fat. The study focused on a major hypothesis that pericardial fat could be used to predict risk of coronary heart disease and prove that the pericardial fat was alone in these predictions by taking statistics independent of body mass index and other previously understood convention risk factors. This same group had already established a connection between calcified coronary plaque and pericardial fat, and this research was another step in proving the importance of understanding pericardial fat when diagnosing patients that were at risk for coronary heart disease. The first step into studying this new hypothesis was to gather a random sample of a study group to research. MESA, a community based study group dedicated to investigation and prevention …show more content…
There were no distinguishable differences between education, physical activity, race, or cholesterol levels between this select group and those without incident coronary heart disease. Pericardial fat and waist circumference was higher in those with incident coronary heart disease than those without. Differences were discovered, however, in the data collected in the areas of body mass index and waist circumference, which showed a direct correlation to pericardial fat volume. The results also indicated that higher levels or pericardial fat volume held a direct link to both the development of coronary heart disease, and speed of the onset of the disease, and the severity of the disease. Smoking was another factor that was measured that the results seemed to show an increase in both the development and severity of coronary heart
It was to this respect that, the search could detect ‘’hypertension’’ as the leading risk factor for heart disease. And this preceded three quarters of heart failures cases as compared to coronary artery disease, which led to most heart failures in less than 40% of the cases. Also, an increase in left ventricular end-diastolic diameter became a mirror to the Framingham study as incident heart diseases in the individuals who are free from myocardial infarction. Although studies have shown that, the manifestation of heart failures can be present without the left ventricular systolic dysfunction, other risk factors could lead to that. Also, they (Framingham study) were able to detect ‘’too much of cholesterol’’ as a link to cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, research believed that has elevated among certain heart diseases such as coronary heart often leads to stroke, too high blood pressure among numerous patients. Having said that, the search discovered ‘’obesity’’ also as a concomitantly with hypertension which elevates lipids and diabetes versus questions on smoking behavior. Having said that, these risk factors are believed to have attributed to heart diseases. Therefore, it became a national concern to the general US population and that of the fourth director of Framingham heart study, William Castelli
There are several factors that cause heart disease such as: smoking, certain fats, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hi...
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Lynch, J. W. (1996). Do cardiovascular risk factors explain the relation between socioeconomic status, risk of all-cause morality, cariovascular mortality, and acute mycardial infarction? American Journal of Epidemiology, 144 (10), 934-942.
Social determinants of cardiovascular diseases are found largely outside the healthcare systems, social factors of cause-and-effect work with traditional risk factors within the health care system to determine ones overall health.
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Hyperlipidemia or increased cholesterol builds up causing narrowing in the arteries, which reduces oxygen rich blood flow to the heart and tissues, also increasing the risk for myocardial infarction. Obesity increases the risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, and hyperlipidemia, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis, and therefore increasing
Second, the author only talks about the positive aspect of the fat, she wrote that:” being overweight can decrease a premenopausal woman’s risk of developing breast cancer and lowers the mortality risk for heart disease patients.” It will leads people feel that being overweight has no negative influence on our health, people will not take any risk to be overweight, which is totally wrong. The rate to be overweight is increasing in recent years, and fat’s negative influence on people’s health is much more than its positive influence. For instance, fat will increase the rate to get coronary heart disease even heart failure because, our heart can’t pump enough blood to meet our body’s need, and high blood pressure is a big issue, our chance of
The first, focus groups, interviews conducted with 8 to 10 people with a trained moderator following an interview guide, a common useful approach for acquiring health care information. Also, useful in examining a wide range of sensitive health care issues. Second, probability sampling, units selected by chance, the sample’s reliability, and does not require detailed information about the population surveyed. The third option, mail surveys, inexpensive way to contact individuals over a large geographical area, provide anonymity to the respondent, and eliminate interviewer bias.
Lifestyle choices affect cardiovascular, psychological, and nutritional health. Making healthy choices can prolong a person’s life and prevent chronic diseases. Chronic disease is long-term medical conditions that are progressive. Daily habits have a significant influence on one’s health. Healthy lifestyle habits can ensure that your body stays as healthy as possible. Overeating and unhealthy habits can lead to obesity. The United States has been facing high rates of obesity due to nutrition and physical behaviors. Nearly 70% of Americans are overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese can lead to cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions that involve blocked blood vessels that can lead to heart attack, chest pain, or stroke. Cardiovascular disease is very preventable and many health agencies are working on strategies to protect the hearts of Americans. Changing behaviors and habit are keys to preventing cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is caused when excess weight increases the strain on the body requiring more cardiac workload. When there is weight gain, the heart has to pump more blood than before. The heart enlarges so that more blood can be pumped more through with each beat. Cardiovascular disease can include high blood pressure, diabetes, and abnormal cholesterol levels. Obesity is a factor of heart damaging choices. Many Americans could die from cardiovascular disease, which is often preventable
Heart disease and obesity goes hand in hand. There is much more of a common occurrence for people who are overweight will more and li...
There are many factors that lead to obesity; but, according to Robert Peralta, he considers only few factors to be the main cause behind it all. Robert Peralta writer of, "Thinking Sociologically about Sources of Obesity in the United States" effectively states that socioeconomic status, availability, poverty, and knowledge are key components in todays society of obesity (200-201). In his article he had an effective point in saying, " Unlike the physically disabled, the obese are held responsible for their condition" (Peralta 205). In his article he mentions how SES and obesity coincide with each other because the access to the resources that may help minimize obesity are limited (202). Along with that he found research based by
Risk of heart disease and risk factors for heart disease are strongly linked to family history. For example, if a Mother have a stroke, the child the family is more likely to have one. Family history provides a picture of the environment and genetics in place when these diseases occurs. Genetics cannot be changed, so if a patient have a family history with heart disease, they must change their environment. Meaning lowering risks by changing behaviors that can increase chance of getting heart disease or stroke. Ways of changing behaviors are better eating habits, physical activities, and eliminating smoking. Examples of heart disease in both men and women are coronary artery disease, angina, arrhythmia, congenital heart disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and...
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