Information on Unclogging the Arteries and Louisville CPR Classes

Plaque buildup can cause a person’s arteries to become clogged. Making a few lifestyle changes can help in preventing plaque accumulation thus improving the heart health. Medical procedures or surgery can help to remove blockages from within the arteries in serious cases. Healthcare providers may also prescribe medication, such as aspirin, or cholesterol-reducing drugs, such as statins.

Heart disease can lead to the occurrence of a cardiac arrest or heart attack. It is only proper application of the CPR procedures that can revive the life of a victim during such emergencies. For training, one should sign up for a CPR class Louisville in a certified training center such as the AHA certified CPR Louisville. Certified instructors conduct the classes.

Clogged Arteries- Clogged or blocked arteries increases the risk of a heart attack, heart failure, or stroke by stopping fresh blood from reaching parts of the body. Plaque is a mixture of fat, calcium, cholesterol, and waste from the cells in the body which can stick to the walls of the arteries, making these blood vessels narrower. When this happens, it is called atherosclerosis. People can prevent a plaque buildup and atherosclerosis in many cases and some invasive medical treatments are also available to clear the arteries. But, there cannot be any better treatment than prevention with some prevention tips being:

1.      Avoid Trans Fats- Foods high in trans fats include fried foods, processed packaged foods, cakes, pies, and pastries, cookies and biscuits, margarine or butter substitutes, products with partially hydrogenated oils, otherwise known as trans fats and so forth. Saturated fats may also affect heart health which are mostly found in animal products, such as beef, pork, and dairy, but also in coconut oil and palm oil.

2.      Consume More Unsaturated Fats- Unsaturated fats are mainly found in plants and fatty fish including avocado, olives, walnuts, some vegetable oils including sunflower and olive and fatty fish, including trout, herring, and salmon.

3.      People looking towards lowering their LDL cholesterol should eat a diet rich in whole fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry, whole grains, low-fat dairy and nuts.

4.      Drink teas, such as green or black tea, rooibos tea, or ginger tea, they can prove to be good heart-healthy substitutes for other beverages.

5.      One should perform some form of regular exercise on a daily basis because obesity is a risk factor for plaque buildup and heart disease. It is only physical exercise that can help in maintaining proper weight. A few of the cardio activities that can increase heart rate include jogging, cycling, brisk walking, running, doing aerobics, swimming, etc. 

Risk factors of clogged arteries:

1.      high blood pressure

2.      smoking

3.      unhealthy cholesterol levels

4.      insulin resistance and diabetes

5.      obesity

6.      lack of physical activity

7.      an unhealthful diet

Quit smoking and reduce stress- other effective ways to prevent clogged arteries. Stress-reduction techniques, including yoga, meditation, or breathing exercises. A doctor may also recommend medical treatment in this regard.

Clogged arteries can lead to heart disease, peripheral artery disease and angina.

For more information or to sign up for a CPR course at CPR Louisville, call on 502-804-6132.