Consumption of whole grains, whole wheat flour, rice (especially husked), pasta, bakery products which is high in bran, or dried vegetables (dried beans, corn) is a treatment option for cardiovascular disease and it is recommended because they contain fiber, iron, B vitamins, while being low in fat and cholesterol.Patients with heart disease or risk factors for heart disease should avoid pastry products such croissants, rolls and butter, they shouldn’t spice up salads, pasta sauces, to avoid mayonnaise or sour cream base ( They have a very high cholesterol content).

Proteins of animal and vegetation origin must be always present in the diet, they are also other treatment option for cardiovascular disease. They are brought to the body by foods like meat, seafood, eggs, beans, dry lentils, peanuts, tree nuts. But they are simultaneously the source of iron, vitamin B and other vitamins and minerals specific to each product. Experts recommend consumption of beef, chicken (without skin because it is rich in cholesterol), mutton, and vegetables (but especially dried beans, lentils) and egg whites, and less meat duck, goose, the viscera (liver, kidney, brain), smoked products, sausages, bacon and other foods high in lipids percentage.Vegetable oils and saturated fats should be eliminated or at least reduced in the diet.



The rich content in triglycerides, fatty acids and cholesterol, these components of food are a big danger for people with cardiovascular disease because they are able to maintain hypertriglyceridemia and the atherosclerosis process. There are some types of lipids such as essential fatty acids (linoleic acid) that can still be consumed at cardiac patients, but with significant quantitative limitations.

Experts recommend using vegetable oils, soybean, corn, olives, avocado, sesame, and the semi margarine made from these particular types of oil. Also mayonnaise or different salad dressings if it’s based on all these oils. Seeds, nuts, peanuts, peanut butter are also acceptable in the diet if eaten in moderation. Among the products to be avoided, because rich in saturated fats include pork lard, butter, cream, whole milk, coconut oil, palm tree.



Diet of children older than 2 years does not differ essentially from that of adults. Principles of the composition being the same, only the quantity varying actually. If their case the caloric intake is essential in itself, which should be increased further to cover the body's energy expenditure. If the diet is restrictive in terms of calories and fat percentage, the child may eventually have a deficit of growth and development.For this reason it is recommended that parents consult a specialist to draw up a diet perfectly adapted to the child's energy needs.
Consultation with a dietitian is a useful and recommendation regarding the composition of the diet of an adult, your doctor can determine the exact proportion of each nutrient needed.

Cardiovascular disease is a global concern. According to World Health Organization (WHO), there are over 300 risk factors associated with CVD and stroke, and CVD risk factors currently affecting people worldwide.Contrary to general belief according to which CVD affects men, especially in developed countries, over 80% of deaths caused by CVD occur in countries with high and low life, almost equally among male and female.

For treating cardiovascular diseases, you can opt for pharmacological treatments for cardiovascular disease because they may help in treating almost all types of CVD, including hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes and glucose tolerance disturbances.



Different classes of existing drugs to treat types of CVD include:
- Anti-Hypertensive

- Anti-platelet aggregates

- Oral anticoagulants

- Statins (lipid-reducing drugs)

- Cholesterol absorption inhibitors

- Oral Anti-diabetic

- Insulin.

Following a heart attack or stroke, the risk of an attack or an incident can be significantly reduced by the drug - stations to lower cholesterol, drugs to reduce blood pressure and aspirin.

Diet and regime as treatments for cardiovascular disease-Nutrition specialists and cardiologists agreed that a balanced diet and body essential nutrients can be beneficial influence on heart disease (may have role in both prevention and to improve them). Proper diet, combined with a healthy lifestyle ( in which physical exercises are very important) can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, coronary artery, myocardial infarction and stroke. By lowering cholesterol levels, chances of developing metabolic syndrome, hypertension, diabetes, obesity or severe dyslipidemia syndromes are less. Also, a proper diet gives the body protection against osteoporosis and even against some cancers (e.g. colon cancer).

Sources of healthy food-Adopting a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, does not require additional efforts to completely eliminate certain products from your food, it means a balanced food consumption, in moderation and in proper proportions the prolonged maintenance of a better health state..A diet that influence the beneficial activity of the cardio -circulatory system activity must respect and be based on fiber cereal, vegetable and animal products rich in protein, dairy. A healthy diet should be as low in fat as possible (especially saturated and cholesterol).

Cholesterol is one of the factors frequently involved in the development of dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis. Fruits and vegetables are given in abundance in such schemes, because of the rich content of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Most are low in fat, calories, sodium and cholesterol. Milk and dairy products are an ideal source of protein, calcium, vitamin A and D, as well as niacin, riboflavin (vitamin B complex as part of).

Experts recommend consumption of fat or skimmed, because the lipids contained in whole milk can maintain a high cholesterol level, favoring the appearance of buildup plates on the vascular endothelium.There are a lot of skimmed products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and even milk-based desserts, such as ice cream. Experts point out that a skimmed product is not calcium deficient, but rather may have a higher content in this mineral than full dairy.

Cardiovascular disease is  a global concern: according to World Health Organization (WHO), there are over 300 risk factors associated with CVD and stroke, and CVD risk factors currently affecting people worldwide.
Contrary to general belief according to which CVD affects men, especially in developed countries, over 80% of deaths caused by CVD occur in countries with high and low life, almost equally among male and female.

Cardiovascular disease signs and symptoms: No symptoms of CVD, the first sign is, in most cases, a heart attack or stroke. This proves the importance of awareness of each individual risk and takes measures to prevent CVD. However, some people show certain symptoms.

Various forms of cardiovascular disease
- Coronary heart disease (IC), a disease of blood vessels that irrigate the heart. IC implications include:
- Myocardial infarction (MI, or heart attack)
- Angina (chest pain)
- Some arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythms).
- Cardiovascular diseases, diseases of blood vessels that irrigate the brain. The implications of cerebral disease include:
- Stroke (brain cell disorder caused by insufficient blood supply)
- Transient ischemic attack (temporary impairment of vision, speech, touch or movement)
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a disease of the blood vessels that irrigate arms and legs, which can result in intermittent pain or cramping, especially during exercise, the leg muscles.
- Most common cardiovascular disease signs and symptoms of heart attack include pain or discomfort in the center of the chest, arms, left shoulder, elbow, jaw or back. Other symptoms include dyspnea (difficulty breathing) and respiratory failure, malaise, vomiting, apathy or fainting, cold sweat, pale.



- The most common symptom of stroke is sudden feeling of weakness of the face and limbs, most often on one side. Other symptoms include rapid onset following: atrophy of the face and limbs, most often on one side of the body, confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding; difficulty for one or both eyes, difficulty in movement, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; pronounced migraines with no precise cause, fainting or unconsciousness.

Risk factors for cardiovascular disease
- There are a number of well defined risk factors that can be divided into two main categories: modifiable (those that can be influenced) and unchanged (those that cannot be influenced or treated).
- The main modifiable risk factors account for about 80% of ischemic heart disease and cerebral disease.



Modifiable risk factors
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia (abnormal levels of cholesterol)
- Diabetes / disturbance of glucose tolerance
- Smoking
- Obesity (BMI 30)
- Lack of physical activity
- GFR <60 mL / min (diabetic kidney disease)

Modifiable risk factors
-Age (55 years for men, 65 years for women)
- Premature CVD family history

An introduction to cardiovascular disease – no. 1 "killer" at a global level
What is cardiovascular disease? The term "cardiovascular disease" (CVD) is attributed to a variety of diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, among them are ischemic cardiomyopathy (IC), cardiovascular disease, hypertension (high blood pressure) or peripheral arterial disease (BAP ).

Other cardiovascular diseases are myocardial (heart disease caused by rheumatic fever) and congenital heart disease (heart malformations present at birth).CVD is associated with heart attacks (myocardial infarction), angina and stroke.

Impact of cardiovascular diseases
- One third of deaths worldwide are caused by CVD, thus constituting the main cause of death worldwide. Moreover, CVD is responsible for more deaths worldwide than cancer, chronic respiratory failure and diabetes combined.

- In addition to the impact they have on countries and populations as factors of death, CVD is also a major cause of disability and chronic diseases, representing a considerable burden on health systems and economics. By 2020, it is estimated that CVD will become the leading cause of disability, ahead of infectious diseases.

- CVD affects more people of middle age, reducing their income and savings potential. In 2003, CVD cost the EU 169 billion, while U.S. annual cost was estimated at 403 billion dollars in 2006. A reduction in mortality and morbidity from CVD would have a major beneficial effect on the rising costs of medical care, and would promote the socioeconomic development of communities and nations.



- An estimated 17 million people die every year from CVD.

- Every two seconds a death occurs as a result of CVD, a heart attack every five seconds and one stroke every six seconds.

- Of the 17.5 million deaths from CVD in 2005, it was estimated that 7.6 million were due to coronary heart disease and 5.7 - of stroke.

- Of the 10 millions of people who survive a stroke each year, over five million are left with permanent disabilities, becoming a burden to families and communities.

- The total number of deaths caused by CVD is estimated to reach approximately 25 million by 2020.

Causes- Events such as acute myocardial infarction and stroke are predominantly caused by atherosclerosis, for example the progressive deposit of fatty material (e.g. cholesterol, cellular waste and platelets) on the arterial wall of blood vessels that irrigate the heart or brain. Residual accumulation determines lesions. In time, these lesions get larger and expands, thus narrowing the artery and limiting the amount of blood that flows through the dishwasher. Blood vessel can thus strengthen and lose flexibility.

- As the heart and brain are not properly irrigated, the limitation of blood flow associated with atherosclerosis, can cause cardiovascular problems such as angina. More significant limitations may degenerate into serious cardiovascular events including heart attacks and stroke.

- Dilated arteries can break, developing blood clots that can completely block the vessels, causing heart attacks and stroke.

Cardiovascular disease sometimes don’t have a great importance or even without consequences for patient health. This is the case of heartbeats that occur earlier than normal, so-called extra-systoles, provided that they are rare, to occur at relatively young individuals without heart disease confirmed.



At some people with heart diseases it tumefies, certain parts of the body swell, especially the feet. There is a explanation of this sign of cardiovascular disease. The explanation is the following: in a significant number of diseases  the fluids are not discharged out of the body enough, producing real aqueous infiltration of various tissues or organs, known as edema, whose production mechanism is complex. Thus, it is known that in certain circumstances the blood stagnates in the lungs, because the left ventricle is not able to push it in enough to the arterial system. In more advanced cases the obstacle makes itself sensed upon the right heart chambers, which may cave in front of  increased pulmonary pressure and will give rise to a stagnation of blood in the general venous system of the body, compromising the proper oxygenation, leading to tissue infiltration of aqueous heavy traffic.

This thing can happen in valve chamber illness from the right cavities or in some chronic pulmonary diseases, so whenever there will be an obstacle in the way when the venous blood returns. At people with heart diseases cardiac edemas usually appear at the ankles or on the side of the body on which the sick person lies , once the cardiovascular disease is advancing, they extend on other regions of the body.

There are symptoms of the heart disease, on which it must be action immediately : intense suffocation of acute pulmonary edema, very strong pain in myocardial infarction, loss of knowledge from certain heart disorders, etc.. Every time you sense the isolated appearance of one of the symptoms described, a medical consultation is required to specify whether it belongs to a heart disorder. Only a medic can help you with all these problems and is recommended to get consulted by more than two medics to hear their opinion and to get counseled by them.



It was viewed that dyspnea, important symptom for diagnosing patients with heart  illness occurs after physical effort. Each man feels after an intense exercise a degree of dyspnea, with even greater effort was both more intense and longer. But dyspnea that starts to appear after usual work or dis-proportioned intense dyspnea gives some motive on pondering upon some disturbances in heart activity, necessary for a medical indication. Neither the occurrence of edema means that it’s necessarily a illness of the heart. There are many diseases, kidney and liver diseases or diseases caused by lack of protein in the diet, which may be accompanied by the appearance of edema.