Heart attacks often happen when we least expect them, but many risk factors can warn us. Knowing these factors helps you take control and protect your heart health. At Platinum for Heart, we believe awareness is the first step toward prevention.
Here are the main risk factors you should know:
High Blood Pressure: Forces your heart to work harder, damaging arteries.
Smoking: Narrows blood vessels and reduces oxygen flow.
Obesity: Raises cholesterol and puts extra pressure on your heart.
Diabetes: High blood sugar harms your heart’s blood vessels.
Sedentary Lifestyle: Weakens your heart and raises other risks.
Poor Diet: Excess salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats clog arteries.
Stress: Triggers harmful habits and raises blood pressure.
By understanding these risks, you can make simple lifestyle changes that make a big difference in heart health.