HEALTHIER CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Cardiovascular system comprises of the heart and the blood vessels that irrigate it. The heart pumps the blood from it through blood vessels to the whole body. Coronary arteries are the arteries that supply blood to the heart. When these are clogged with cholesterol it results into insufficient oxygenated blood in the heart, hence permanent lesion on the heart. Every year over 17 million people die due to heart diseases worldwide, with more than 75 million people live with this diseases every year. In Tanzania, more than 300 patients are diagnosed every day at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute. ''Poor lifestyle and not exercising enough have contributed to heart diseases'' Nutritionist Louiza Shem (JKCI). SYMPTOMS 1. A sudden strong sharp pain in the center of the chest that comes with a great pressure and can lead to pain in the neck, left arms and it normally lasts for a minute or two. 2. Di...