Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the most prevalent cause of mortality in the US, accounting for 928,741 deaths in 2020. Given its alarming rate, we at Marra’s Pharma Corp DBA Marra’s Pharmacy, a tried-and-true community pharmacy in Cohoes, New York, have set out to shed light on all there is to know about the disease—one topic at a time.
With that, our pharmacy has gathered a few of the most well-known risk factors of heart disease so you can reduce your chances. These include the following:
- Hypertension
High blood pressure forces the heart to work harder, putting additional strain on the arteries. This, in turn, elevates the risk of heart disease. If you need aid in getting your blood pressure under control, you can always rely on our long term pharmacy.
- Smoking
Smoking damages blood vessels, reduces oxygen supply to the heart, increases blood pressure, and raises the risk of blood clots, making it a significant risk factor.
- Obesity and Being Overweight
Excess weight, particularly when concentrated around the waist, increases the likelihood of conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. All of which can contribute to heart disease.
- Stress
Chronic stress and excessive levels of anxiety have been linked with heart disease—as they can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as smoking, overeating, or physical inactivity.
Should you have questions you would like to run by us, please feel free to reach out or visit our independent pharmacy anytime.
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