Monday 25 November 2013

How does one address Cardiometabolic Disorders?

Anyone who is suffering from a cardiometabolic disease needs to understand how it can affect them, and what steps are involved in dealing with it effectively.

People with cardiometabolic disease, have a high risk of diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases. Essentially, it is an insulin resistance disorder.

What is cardiometabolic syndrome?

In this syndrome, a group of ailments take place at the same time. Hypertension, depression, morbid obesity keep worsening the health of the patient. They are also interrelated, and can lead to each other. As a matter of fact, they keep aggravating each other, as well.

People suffering from this syndrome, are considered to be at a high risk of a stroke and even sudden death.

Who is at a risk of cardiometabolic disorders?

Genetics and Lifestyle are the primary determinants. Men are at higher risk, than women. Also, your family history makes a considerable difference. If present or previous generations of family members suffered from heart related issues like; heart attacks, had or have a history of heart diseases, then the chances for cardiometabolic disease will increase.

Smoking, drinking, substance abuse and consumption of fatty foods, can also increase the risks. Aging is another factor that can lead to heart related complications. Certain medications, like: anti-depressants and mood stabilizers, can also increase the possibility of sustaining such disorders.

What’s the solution?

Regular check-ups are a must for anyone who thinks he may be at risk of any kind of cardiovascular related issues. Keeping an account of your blood pressure levels, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels and lipoproteins levels is the key to prevent future complications. In severe cases treatment may involve medicinal intervention, or even something as major as a bypass surgery.

Prevention is very important, and adopting good healthy habits can make a world of difference. This involves, exercising, eating healthy and nutritious foods, no smoking or drinking alcohol or at least cutting down. Also if you are taking any physiological disorder medication, you should try to decrease the dosage gradually, until, you only take as little as possible.

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