CPR Class Memphis

Ask any doctor, and they will tell you that it’s always wise to take measures to stop a disease before it starts than treating it after it has occurred. This also applies for heart disease- the leading killer of people worldwide. To nip the problem in the bud or to prevent heart disease from developing, it’s important to know your risk factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, smoking, obesity, family history, age) and work towards correcting the ones you can. While things like age and family history can't be altered, there are many lifestyle measures you can adopt to keep your heart strong, including eating right, exercising regularly, stopping smoking, reducing your alcohol intake, improving sleep, reducing stress, and keeping your weight in a healthy range. Role of diet in keeping heart disease at bay: Eating a healthy diet comprising whole grains, healthy fats, lean proteins and vegetables, omega-3s, while limiting intake of salt, sugar and saturated

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm occurring in 20-60 percent of patients post cardiac surgery, putting them at an increased risk for blood clots, stroke and congestive heart failure (CHF). The reason behind this heartbeat irregularity can be attributed to an electrical problem in the upper chambers of the ticker (atria). It’s fairly common to have AF or irregular heart rate after an open heart surgery in which the chest of the patient is opened to carry out the surgery with the most common types of open heart surgeries being 1.       Coronary bypass surgery, also called CABG 2.       Aortic valve replacement 3.       Mitral valve repair AF, without a doubt, is a common complication after heart surgery, backed by the American Heart Association. Risk Factors: Some risk factors that put an individual at a risk of AF post cardiac surgery include 1.       Being overweight 2.       Increasing age 3.       Presence of chronic obstruc