A fascinating “real-life” video shows the series of steps that occur that lead to a heart attack.
It starts with atherosclerosis when arteries become clogged with fatty plaque. For people with high blood pressure, the cells on the artery walls can break away allowing cholesterol and blood cells to enter the artery wall causing a chemical distress signal. Ultimately the plaque buildup ruptures releasing large clots into the bloodstream, causing a heart attack.
Warning: After watching the video, you may have a sudden urge to exercise and eat healthily!
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A few months ago I was hospitalized for chest pain that occurred at the time of some severe acute stress. I have high blood pressure and rhythm issues. Blood tests began to test positive for enzymes showing cardiac damage and my angiogram showed a blockage in tiny, hard-to-get-to blood vessels on the back of my heart, which made it impractical to place a stent (thank goodness). It also showed that my blood vessels don’t have significant atheroclerosis.
I am in the process of learning how to improve my health. Exercise seems especially valuable in improving people’s response to stress and recovering from stress. I am also finding warm baths and breathing exercises helpful.
Here are some articles about non-typical, stress-induced heart attacks: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4754658.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4754658.stm
I am so thankful to have found this site. My doctor is certainly not offering any helpful information.
Another good article about stress and heart health:
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_health_consequences_of_stress_000031_3.htm
Dear Lita,
It is great to hear that you are learning how to improve your health. You are right about exercise. It is one of the most important lifestyle changes a person can make to better their health, especially if they have high blood pressure. How is your blood pressure progressing?
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