Angina Pectoris
Angina pectoris is a medical condition that literally means a choked
chest. The victim feels acute pain in his chest for a few seconds, and then it
goes away. This occurs when myocardium cells, the muscle portion of your heart,
are temporarily denied oxygen. At this stage they do not die, but maybe weakened.
If left untreated and the disease continues, a serious condition known as
myocardial infraction or commonly called a heart attack may occur. This can
severely damage the heart's functionality. Which in turn effects our well being.
We should be educated about the risks that go along with our cardiovascular
system.
The most common cause of the condition angina pectoris is over
consumption of cholesterol. This chemical is only needed in minute amounts, but
is often eaten in every meal. In the body, cholesterol is responsible for the
stability of plasma membranes of cells, and hormones are produced from it. If
consumed at higher rate then needed it is......
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