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Heart Fat Problem : Fatty liver...it has become a very common problem these days. People of all ages are troubled by it. Not taking proper care of the liver, drinking too much alcohol and eating junk food can lead to fatty liver problems. It can also be fatal. Like the liver, there is a risk of fat accumulation in the heart as well. The heart can also get filled with fat. This means that the heart can also become fatty. It is as serious as fatty liver disease. Let us know how dangerous fat accumulation in the heart can be...
what is fatty heart
When excess fat gets accumulated around or inside the heart, it is called Fatty Heart or in medical terms Epicardial Fat Accumulation. This fat gradually starts affecting the function of the heart and can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack, high blood pressure.
How fat gets deposited in the heart
because of obesity
Unhealthy diet, eating too much fried food, junk food
Lack of activity, leading a sedentary lifestyle
Diabetes and high cholesterol
Smoking and alcohol consumption
What are the symptoms of fatty heart?
Fatty heart often has no symptoms in the beginning, but over time it can cause problems. It can cause a feeling of heaviness or pressure in the chest. Problems like getting tired quickly, shortness of breath, fast or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure or cholesterol can occur.
How to know if the heart has become fatty
ECG
Echocardiography (Echo)
MRI or CT Scan
Blood Reports (Lipid Profile, Sugar)
How to prevent fatty heart?
Change your diet, take healthy fats like omega-3, reduce junk food, fried food, take more vegetables, fruits, and fiber.
Live an active life. Walk or exercise for 30-45 minutes daily, make yoga and meditation a part of your routine.
Take medicines to control cholesterol as per doctor's advice.
Manage blood pressure and sugar.
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