posted: Dec. 02, 2024.
Heart disease includes a wide range of heart-related medical conditions. High blood pressure and high cholesterol levels are the two main causes of heart disease. Your doctor can help you prevent heart disease through screenings, medication, and other treatments. Dr. Adalbert Pilip and Dr. Kamal Nayyar at New York Comprehensive Medical Care provide a full range of medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart disease. They have two convenient offices located in Smithtown, and Bohemia, NY.
The Facts about Heart Disease
High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two of the more preventable causes of heart disease. Other causes of heart disease that you can’t control include:
- Genetics
- Tuberculosis
- History of viral or bacterial infection
Heart disease is an umbrella term, including many conditions associated with heart damage. These are some of the most common varieties of heart disease:
- A heart attack, which is caused by a piece of arterial plaque breaking off and blocking an artery
- Coronary artery disease, which is caused by a buildup of cholesterol forming on the walls of your arteries, narrowing the artery and reducing blood flow
- Congestive heart failure, which is caused by a weakened heart due to infections, valve problems, and other factors
- Valvular conditions, causing problems with the valves of the heart, including mitral valve prolapse, mitral valve regurgitation, and aortic valve stenosis
Remember that there are steps you can take to help prevent the development of heart disease. You should:
- Avoid using tobacco products and smoking
- Eat a healthy diet of vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins
- Avoid fatty, greasy foods
- Avoid heavily processed foods
- Avoid consuming excessive amounts of alcohol
- Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week
You should also visit your doctor for preventive health screenings at least once each year. Your doctor might:
- Perform a comprehensive medical examination including checking your blood pressure
- Order a blood test to check for elevated cholesterol
- Order cardiac stress tests, an EKG, and an echocardiogram to further evaluate the health of your heart
- Prescribe medications to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Recommend dietary and lifestyle modifications to promote heart health
Want to Know More about Heart Disease?
To find out more about the causes and prevention of heart disease, set up an appointment with Dr. Adalbert Pilip and Dr. Kamal Nayyar at New York Comprehensive Medical Care. You can reach them in the Smithtown, and Bohemia, NY, office locations by calling (631) 656-9040, so call now!