should i be tested for heart disease?
September 7th, 2009 | by admin |My dad died from heart disease and my mum has heart disease. COPD and diabetes. She has already had 2 heart attacks and she is a really heavy smoker, my dad also smoked. I dont smoke. Should i be tested for any of these on a regular basis.
You don’t mention how old your father was when he died of heart disease? You see if it was after age 55, this can be considered a normal part of the ageing process. If it occurred before this age, then this would be premature and is worth mentioning to your GP. Of course smoking will accelerate the ageing process and increase the risk of heart attacks etc. I assume you don’t smoke? If you do, then stopping smoking will greatly help You.
Is your mother type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Her smoking likely contributed towards her COPD. Diabetes is a risk factor for heart diease. Best advice is to eat healthily, don’t smoke, reduce alcohol and exercise. This will prevent all of these things.
It also worth keeping an eye on your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
5 Responses to “should i be tested for heart disease?”
By Steve B on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
ccheck ya cholesterol and glucose…and b/p…..good to go…………
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By KeeKee on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
I’m 15. Almost the same.. I have my regular checks every 6 months. Just in case.
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By KOOLDOWN on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
Risk factors for heart disease are family history of heart disease, high cholesterol, hypertension, not exercising, male, age more than 35 and smoker. With a family history you can be screened by doing a baseline EKG and cholesterol levels at least. If these are normal there is no point of being tested regularly for heart disease if you dont meet the above criteria since having more than one risk factor chances of coronary heart disease are much higher. So make sure to follow and modify your risk factors and having more than one you better consult a professional.
If you have chest pains though, should see a doctor immediately and be evaluated for coronary or valvular heart disease.
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By pacemaker on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
I don’t think you have nothing to worry about . smoking is bad cause heart lung diseases copd if you feel healthy that’s great next time you r at the doctors office ask him
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By Rhianna Returns on Sep 8, 2009 | Reply
You don’t mention how old your father was when he died of heart disease? You see if it was after age 55, this can be considered a normal part of the ageing process. If it occurred before this age, then this would be premature and is worth mentioning to your GP. Of course smoking will accelerate the ageing process and increase the risk of heart attacks etc. I assume you don’t smoke? If you do, then stopping smoking will greatly help You.
Is your mother type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Her smoking likely contributed towards her COPD. Diabetes is a risk factor for heart diease. Best advice is to eat healthily, don’t smoke, reduce alcohol and exercise. This will prevent all of these things.
It also worth keeping an eye on your blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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Cardiac Nurse