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Signs and Causes of a Weakened Heart Muscle

In a healthy heart, blood is pumped from the right side of the heart to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen. It is then pumped out of the left side of the heart to supply the body with oxygen and vital nutrients. Any condition that interrupts this two-chamber system can cause heart failure. 

Many conditions can cause the heart to weaken. When the heart is weak, it is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Conditions like diabetes, coronary heart disease, and high blood pressure damage or cause the heart to overwork, which can lead to heart failure.

Signs and symptoms that may be warning signs of a weakened heart muscle include:

• Shortness of breath (also known as dyspnea), particularly when you lie down or exert yourself
• Chest pain, especially a heavy sensation in your chest indicative of heart failure caused by a heart attack
• Fatigue 
• Swelling of the legs, ankles, and feet (also known as edema)
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Exercise intolerance
• Persistent cough or wheezing with white or pink blood-tinged phlegm
• Persistent urge to urinate (also known as polyuria)
• Swelling of the abdomen (also known as ascites)
• Unexplained, rapid weight gain
• Lack of appetite
• Nausea
• Difficulty concentrating

When should you get a heart checkup?

1. Weight and BMI: during regular annual checkups.
2. Blood pressure tests: at least once every 2 years, starting by age 20.
3. Blood cholesterol tests: at least once every 4 to 6 years, starting by age 20.
4. Blood glucose tests: at least once every 3 years, typically starting at age 40 to 45.

Can you strengthen a weak heart?

Examples: Brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling, playing tennis and jumping rope. Heart-pumping aerobic exercise is the kind that doctors have in mind when they recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate activity.

Can you repair your heart naturally?

According to researchers and dieticians, the answer is no—heart disease can be reversed, and one of the best ways to reverse heart disease is through cardiac rehabilitation.

Can you restore a weak heart?

But the heart does have some ability to make new muscle and possibly repair itself. The rate of regeneration is so slow, though, that it can't fix the kind of damage caused by a heart attack. That's why the rapid healing that follows a heart attack creates scar tissue in place of working muscle tissue.   eResearch by Navid Ajamin -- spring 2022

How do I know if my heart is OK?

Your doctor will feel your pulse to check your heart rate and rhythm. Each pulse matches up with a heartbeat that pumps blood through your arteries. Finding out your pulse helps your doctor judge the strength of your blood flow and blood pressure in different areas of your body.

Ways to Strengthen Your Heart

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death worldwide, and it's mostly preventable by changing your lifestyle and managing risk factors. In honor of American Heart Month, here are seven ways you can prevent becoming a statistic.

1. Sit Less and Get moving: Your heart is a muscle and, as with any muscle, exercise is what strengthens it.The first step is to determine your target heart rate, then find an activity you enjoy and can stick with for the long run.
2. Quit smoking: Quitting smoking is tough. But you know that it's important to quit, and one of the biggest reasons is that it's linked to heart disease.Here are some strategies to quit smoking and stay strong.
3. Lose weight: Losing weight is more than just diet and exercise.
4. Eat heart-healthy foods: Salmon and guacamole are loaded with healthy fats that are good for the heart. 
5. Don't forget the chocolate
6. Don't overeat: Although this advice primarily applies during the holidays, when deaths from heart attacks spike thanks to copious amounts of food and temptation, it's valid year round. Eating a lot of food at once leads to: Blood shifting from the heart to the digestive system. Faster and irregular heart rhythms, which can lead to heart attack or heart failure.
7. Don't stress: There are more than 1,400 biochemical responses to stress, including a rise in blood pressure and a faster heart rate. If you don't manage your stress, it can create more stress and trap you in a stress cycle.

Reference:

• ucihealth.org/blog/2017/02/how-to-strengthen-heart
• health.gov/myhealthfinder/topics/health-conditions/heart-health/keep-your-heart-healthy

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