Signs that your artery is blocked

There are a few signs that can indicate a CAD and identifying it on time can be the difference between life and death.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is quite common among people. It is caused by cholesterol and fatty plaque build up in the arteries. It is called atherosclerosis. This condition can restrict blood flow to the heart by narrowing down the arteries. When the heart does not get the required amount of oxygenated blood, it malfunctions. This will then lead to a heart attack.

There are a few signs that can indicate a CAD and identifying it on time can be the difference between life and death.

Angina
Angina is a very common symptom of CAD. People who have angina report discomfort or pain in the centre of the chest. The pain is often described by patients as numbness, tightness, aching or a burning pain. If your artery is blocked, the pain radiates to other parts of the body like the arms, back, stomach, neck or jaw. Seek immediate medical help if you have angina as it maybe sign of a heart attack.

Difficulty in breathing
Breathing difficulty is also reported among those with a blocked artery. If you are having a shortness of breath, or difficulty in walking up stairs then it may be a sign of a blocked artery. The difficulty in breathing in happens when your heart does not receive adequate supply of blood due to which fluids gets built up in the lungs.

Nausea
Nausea can result from a blocked artery. This happens to some people and is not a common symptom. Along with nausea, people also face other gastrointestinal problems such as abdominal pain and vomiting.

Dizziness
When oxygenated blood doesn’t reach the brain due to a blocked artery, you will start feeling dizzy and lightheaded. If you find yourself experiencing light headedness, fainting or loss of consciousness, then beware. Extreme weakness and anxiety is also another symptom. Seek medical help immediately on experiencing these symptoms.

Irregular Heartbeat
When the heart receives less blood due to the blockage, it starts pumping faster to supply the heart with more blood. This could result in abnormal and irregular heartbeat.  When the heart rate quickens, you could also experience dizziness or chest pain.

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Omega-3 fatty acids key to super heart health

Significantly higher consumption of omega-3 fatty acids among middle-aged Japanese men appears to impart a protective factor that wards off heart disease, a study has revealed.

"Previous studies investigated substantially lower intake of omega-3 fatty acids than what people in Japan actually get through their diet. Our study indicates that the level of omega-3 fatty acids consumed must be higher than previously thought to impart substantial protection," said Akira Sekikawa, associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health.

Marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids in fish, especially oily fish as well as in squid and krill, may help to reduce inflammation and slow the formation of fatty plaques in arteries.

Researchers partnered with scientists in Japan, Hawaii and Philadelphia to follow nearly 300 men for five years.

They tracked multiple factors that affect cardiovascular health, including cigarette smoking, cholesterol levels, alcohol consumption, diabetes and high blood pressure.

After accounting the risk factors for heart disease, US men had three times the incidence of coronary artery calcification as compared to Japanese men.

Meanwhile, the levels of marine-derived omega-3 fatty acid in the blood were more than 100 per cent higher in the Japanese men.

The average dietary intake of fish by people living in Japan is nearly 100 grams each day.

The average American eats about 7 to 13 grams of fish a day, or about one serving a week.

"I am not encouraging Americans to start consuming massive amounts of fish, which may have harmful contaminants such as mercury in their flesh," added Sekikawa.

It is worthwhile to take another look at the effect of marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids on heart disease particularly when consumed at higher rates than previously investigated, suggested the study published in the journal Heart.

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