Vascular Dementia
Heart Disease Can Cause Memory Loss
Though Alzheimer's Disease is the best-known cause of dementia, another cause is Vascular Dementia. This can be caused by abnormal heart rhythms that can lead to the formation of blood clots.
Vascular Dementia can be treated by treating the underlying cardiovascular disease. This means that unlike Alzheimer's, it does not mean a permanent and unavoidable decline. >>More
Prevent Memory Loss
Managing or preventing heart disease can also prevent memory loss. Steps include lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure, getting regular exercise, maintaining social interactions, maintaining healthy eating habits, keeping the brain active, not smoking (at all) and not drinking heavily. >>More
Heart Attack Warning Signs
Most heart attacks start slowly with mild pain or discomfort. Pain or pressure (squeezing) in the chest is the most common symptom but pain can also occur in arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach. In women, back or jaw pain is a common symptom.
Other symptoms of heart attack are shortness of breath, a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.
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