5 Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Disease Valentine’s Day
may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to take down all of
your heart decorations yet. February is also American Heart
Month, so keep gluing glitter to pink construction paper while
you educate yourself on all the ways to make sure your future is
heart-disease-free. To get you started, we’ve answered five big
questions about heart health below. What Causes a Heart Attack?
Arteries are constantly pumping oxygen-rich blood to your heart.
Heart attacks occur when any of these arteries become blocked,
such that the blood is unable to pass. This most commonly occurs
when cholesterol builds up and narrows the passageway in your
arteries. In less common instances, heart attacks can occur when
an artery suffers a tear or when a blood clot travels from
another part of your body to your heart. The use of certain
illicit drugs can also cause a sudden spasm of the arteries,
which blocks the blood flow to the heart. Are Women Protected
From Heart Diseas