Hypertensive Heart Disease

What is it?

Hypertensive heart disease refers to heart problems that arise from high blood pressure, such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease.

What are the symptoms?

Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Fatigue
Swelling in the legs and ankles
Palpitations (irregular heartbeats)

What else could it be? (Differential diagnosis)

Coronary artery disease
Heart failure
Aortic aneurysm
Cardiomyopathy

What are the aggravating factors?

Chronic high blood pressure
Smoking
Excessive alcohol consumption
Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle

What types of food are helpful?

Heart-healthy diet: Focus on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins.
Limit sodium intake: Help prevent fluid retention and manage blood pressure.
Low-fat foods: Reduce saturated fats to improve heart health.

Sample Recipe: Spinach and Chickpea Stir-fry

Ingredients: Spinach, chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, lemon.
Directions: Sauté spinach and chickpeas with garlic in olive oil, topped with lemon juice.

What are the traditional treatments?

Antihypertensive medications: To control blood pressure.
Diuretics: To reduce fluid retention.
Heart failure medications: Such as beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors.
Surgery: In severe cases, a heart transplant may be needed.

What are the natural and alternative treatments?

Hawthorn extract: May help strengthen heart function and improve blood circulation.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Found in fish oil supplements, may help reduce blood pressure and inflammation.
Magnesium supplementation: Can help regulate blood pressure and improve heart function.

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