How Obesity Contributes to Heart Disease

How Obesity Triggers CVDs?

• The correlation between obesity and heart disease is strong; the extra weight puts an excessive amount of strain on the body's circulatory system and increases the risk of developing coronary artery disease. Obesity also increases cholesterol, triglyceride, and other fats in the blood, which can cause blockages in the arteries and veins. If this occurs in the arteries which transport blood to the brain, it usually leads to a stroke or vascular dementia.
• Research shows that obesity can increase your risk of developing atrial fibrillation, irregular heartbeat, and atria. Furthermore, obesity can lead to an enlarged heart, which could be untreated hypertension.
• Even worse, hypertension caused by obesity irritates the arteries and predisposes them to rupture, leading to a heart attack.

Prevention:

• It is important to recognize the relationship between obesity and heart disease in order to reduce the risks associated with both conditions.
• Lowering the risk of being overweight and obese can be done by taking small steps, such as lower the consumption of fats and sugars, increasing the portion of daily intake of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, and physical activities.