What is Heart Health?
The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart, arteries, veins, arterioles, venules and capillaries. Its purpose is to carry nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and organs of the body through the blood. This continual circulation means the heart is pumping about 2,000 gallons of blood every day. Conditions that affect the heart and circulatory systems include, but are not limited to: • Arrhythmia – a disorder that causes irregular beating of the heart. • Congenital Heart Disease – conditions that the person is born with such as a defect. • Heart Attack – a condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart is cut off or severely reduced, resulting in permanent damage to part of the heart muscle. • High Blood Pressure – often the cause is unknown but this condition can be deadly if not treated or controlled. • High Cholesterol – too much build up of cholesterol can lead to coronary heart disease and eventually a blockage resulting in an attack. • Metabolic Syndrome – a combination o
