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Un ataque cardíaco ocurre cuando se obstruye de repente el flujo de sangre rica en oxígeno que llega a una parte del músculo cardíaco y el corazón no puede obtener oxígeno. La mayoría de los ataques cardíacos se presentan a consecuencia de la enfermedad coronaria. Una causa menos común del ataque cardíaco es un espasmo intenso (contracción) de una arteria coronaria.

Una alimentación saludable para el corazón incluye vegetales, frutas, granos enteros, productos lácteos sin grasa o bajos en grasa, pescado, carnes magras (con poca grasa), pollo y otras aves, huevos, nueces, semillas, productos de soya, legumbres y aceites vegetales (excepto los aceites de coco y de palma). Además, limita el sodio, las grasas saturadas y grasas trans, los azúcares agregados y el alcohol.

Treatments for peripheral artery disease include lifestyle changes, anti-clotting medicines, statins to control cholesterol, and medicines to treat high blood pressure. When peripheral artery disease is advanced or does not respond to lifestyle changes and medicines, your doctor may recommend surgery or procedures such as bypass grafting, angioplasty and stent placement, and atherectomy.

COPD has no cure yet. However, you can take steps to manage your symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Steps include avoiding lung irritants, getting ongoing care, managing the disease and its symptoms, and preparing for emergencies.

Pneumonia can be very serious and even life-threatening. Vaccines can help prevent some types of pneumonia. Good hygiene (washing your hands often), quitting smoking, and keeping your immune system strong by getting regular physical activity and eating healthy are other ways to lower your risk of getting pneumonia.

At first, COPD may cause no symptoms or only mild symptoms. As the disease worsens, common signs and symptoms include an ongoing cough (with or without mucus), shortness of breath, wheezing or whistling when breathing, and chest tightness.

Heart-healthy lifestyle changes are the first line of treatment for metabolic syndrome. If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may prescribe medicines.

Practicar actividad física con regularidad y disminuir el estilo de vida sedentario pueden mejorar el estado físico y reducir muchos factores de riesgo de las enfermedades del corazón, entre ellos, reducir los niveles de colesterol LDL (“colesterol malo”), aumentar los niveles de colesterol HDL (“colesterol bueno”) en la sangre, controlar la presión arterial alta y ayudarle a perder el exceso de peso.

Long-term exposure to lung irritants—smoke, air pollution, chemical fumes, or dusts—that damage the lungs and the airways usually is the cause of COPD. A rare genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency can also cause the disease.

Researchers do not know the exact cause of LAM or why it mainly affects women, but they believe genes and the female hormone estrogen play a role.