According to Dr YK Mishra, Chief of Clinical Services, Head of Cardiac Sciences, and Chief Cardiovascular Surgeon, HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, “The heart! the most vital and neglected organ in the body, is the size of our fist, which is responsible for pumping blood, circulatory system, carrying oxygen and nutrients in the body. The small yet powerful heart beats around 100,000 times and pumps around 5 liters of blood every minute. It is responsible for sending electrical signals, maintaining the cardiovascular system, and other demands of the system.
Over the years, there has been an increase in cardiovascular disease. Change in lifestyle and unhealthy habits are one of the prominent reasons that the numbers are still rising. According to WHO (World Health Organization), "most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioral risk factors." In addition to genetic history and acute heart failure, one can reduce the risk factors that can damage the heart and prevent death or disabilities.
There are several reasons that are responsible for cardiovascular diseases, but these three are the most common reason related to it. Keeping them under control will help you live longer and healthier.
Blood Pressure Level: Our Heart is responsible for pumping the blood, and blood pressure is the force with which blood is pushed against the walls of the arteries. With each heartbeat, the blood is pumped in the arteries, and every time it pumps blood, the blood has the highest blood pressure.