Heart Disease in Men

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Did you know that men develop heart disease 10 years earlier than women?1 DPV Health aims to raise awareness on common heart diseases and signs of stroke.

What is coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease is also called ischemic heart disease - the common cause of death in Australia2 . It develops as plaque from cholesterol accumulating on the wall of arteries blocking the blood flow through your arteries. This eventually leads to heart attack, stroke and other vascular conditions.3

What causes heart disease?

There is no one cause of coronary heart disease4. However, knowing your risk factors and changes in your lifestyle can help prevent it from occuring. Some of the risk factors include:

• Whether you’re a smoker

• Level of your physical exercise

• Social isolation

• Your weight and

• Age

Knowing the signs of heart attack and stroke could save you and your loved one’s.

Signs of a heart attack5

It’s important to know the warning signs so you can get the proper treatment right away:

• Shortness of breath

• Unexplained tiredness

• Nausea or vomiting

• Pain in jaw, neck or back

• Unusual anxiety, weakness or fatigue

Signs of a stroke

Stroke happens when blood vessels burst and cause bleeding in your brain or when there is a lack of oxygen in your blood delivered to your brain.

• Numbness in your face, arm or leg

• Loss of vision or dimming vision

• Trouble speaking

• Shortness of breath

• Confusion or trouble understanding

• Di culty walking or loss of balance

How is heart disease treated?

There is no cure for heart disease. However, there are things you can do to live longer:

• Healthy eating

• Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol

• Join a support program

Whom can I see if I’m concerned about heart disease?

If you’re aged 45 and over, speak to your doctor or visit DPV Health Medical Centres in Mill Park and Broadmeadows for a full medical examination.

To book an appointment call 1300 234 263 (select option 1 for medical) or visit www.dpvhealth.org.au to book online.