CPR Class Memphis

During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through a tremendous amount of change, starting from hormonal shifts to odd food cravings to the way your heart works. Heart-related changes during pregnancy can be attributed to increased volume, which is completely normal. The heart works harder as it is circulating blood for two people instead of one. It is not common for a cardiologist to be involved in the pregnancy process. However, for women with heart conditions, or simply a weak heart to begin with, problems can occur due to the natural increase in the workload of the ticker during pregnancy, which can lead to issues like high blood pressure or heart failure. Someone having high blood pressure from before (she is pregnant), can lead to preeclampsia or eclampsia, which can eventually lead to organ damage or seizures. Furthermore, women who have an underlying heart condition or congenital heart problems tend to face complications while pregnant. But in view of the advancements in medicine,...

Although high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, family history are some of the known risk factors of cardiovascular disease, but there are certain everyday lifestyle choices that can equally contribute to an increased risk for problems related to the ticker. We are rounding up some habits you can kick for a healthier ticker: Consumption Of Fast Foods - For your cardiovascular health, say “no” to high levels of sugar, trans fat and sodium. These are artery-clogging ingredients and processed foods ordered off menus at fast food restaurants are the common source. For a healthy life, limit the amount of times you eat out each week. Smoking - Although smoking is mostly associated with serious health problems like a chronic cough and life-threatening lung cancer, it is also one of the leading cardiovascular disease risk factors and is known to increase the risk of coronary heart disease by two to four times. Individuals exposed to secondhand smoke are also at risk ...